Quotemeal: Apr. 3rd, 2017

Monday, April 3, 2017

"What is more pleasing than a psalm? A psalm is a blessing on the lips of the people, praise of God, the assembly's homage, a general acclamation, a word that speaks for all, the voice of the Church, a confession of faith in song."
— Ambrose

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Illustration of Ambrose — "What is more pleasing than a psalm? A psalm is a blessing on the lips of the people, praise of God, the assembly's homage, a general acclamation, a word that speaks for all, the voice of the Church, a confession of faith in song."

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Quotemeal is a daily dose of Christian quotes to inspire and encourage.