Teach me some melodious sonnetSung by flaming tongues abovePraise the mount, I’m fixed upon itMount of Thy redeeming love
In the churches today the big disagreement is the music. It is really the vehicle in which the lyrics is presented, i.e. rock, jazz, country western, or hymnal. So we focus on the genre of music, ignoring the words and message of the lyrics. We have been looking at Come Thou Fount. Old song, powerful words. Recently, I have heard this song put to jazz. It was awesome, the meaning of the words did not change.
“Teach me some melodious sonnet, sung by flaming tongues above.” In this song, the singer has invited God to attend. Asked God to tune or align their heart with the heart of God. Gave praise for the undeserving mercy received not only for themselves, but for their family friends, loved ones. Now, the author turns our attention to asking God to teach us the songs of the heavenly. He states, “Lord teach me what they sing in heaven.” We are asking to sing the songs sung in heaven now, before we get to heaven.
In a sense, we are asking God to bring heaven to our worship service. With that request, we are asking to sing the song they sing before Him every day. What a request. Just think if heaven came to our worship, what would happen? Grasping that redeeming love would be so amazing, so fulfilling, so rewarding. Watch the words you sing. You will be amazed at what you are asking God to do. Think about it.