A Book Review from Books At a Glance
by Kristin Stiles
Many of us are familiar with the Doxology (“Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow”). We sing it often in church, either as part of the liturgy or after the sermon. In fact, maybe we’re too familiar with it. Have we lost the richness of what we are singing? Do we take time anymore to meditate on the lyrics? Well, here is a board book of all things that can not only teach the Doxology to our children, but it can also remind us of how and why we should lift our praise to God.
Jason Duesing, along with illustrator Andrés Landazábal, has developed a beautiful book expounding on the lines of the Doxology. He begins with two verses which command us to praise the Lord: Psalm 113:3 and Psalm 150:6. These are great memory verses for your children to learn! On the next set of pages, he prints out the four lines of the Doxology. The rest of the book gives simple examples of what is meant by each of those lines. These examples are coupled with colorful and engaging scenes that are such a delight to look at.
“Praise God, from whom all blessings flow.” This includes such things as rain, sun, crops, food, and air. We praise God for His presence, Jesus for forgiveness of sins, and the Holy Spirit for His care.
“Praise Him, all creatures here below.” All creation praises God — bears, owls, dogs, sheep, fish, and whales. We praise God for sending Jesus, Jesus for hearing our cries, and the Holy Spirit for keeping our souls.
“Praise Him above, you heavenly hosts.” Even the clouds and raindrops praise Him as do the birds, the sun, the planets, and stars. We praise God for the mercy He shows us, Jesus for giving us light, and the Holy Spirit for helping us.
“Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.” We praise our triune God with all of creation.
Use this beautifully written and designed book to teach your child to praise God and to remind you of all the reasons we have to glorify our great God.
Kristin Stiles is a home-school mom, a Sunday School teacher, and helps lead the “Young, Reading, & Reformed” children’s ministry at Reformed Baptist Church of Franconia, PA.
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PRAISE GOD, ALL CREATURES: A DOXOLOGY FOR CHILDREN, by Jason G. Duesing