The earliest song recorded in the Bible from the lips of men was that glorious outburst of thanksgiving by the hosts of Israel at the Red Sea: (Ed 162.1) MC VC

“I will sing unto the Lord, for He hath triumphed gloriously:
The horse and his rider hath He thrown into the sea.
The Lord is my strength and song,
And He is become my salvation:
This is my God, and I will praise Him;
My father’s God, and I will exalt Him.” Exodus 15:1~2. (Ed 162.2) MC VC

“Thy right hand, O Lord, is glorious in power,
Thy right hand, O Lord, dasheth in pieces the enemy....
Who is like unto Thee, O Lord, among the gods?
Who is like Thee, glorious in holiness,
Fearful in praises, doing wonders?” Exodus 15:6, 11. (Ed 162.3) MC VC

“The Lord shall reign for ever and ever....
Sing ye to the Lord, for He hath triumphed gloriously.” Exodus 15:18, 21. R. V. (Ed 162.4) MC VC

Great have been the blessings received by men in response to songs of praise. The few words recounting an experience of the wilderness journey of Israel have a lesson worthy of our thought: (Ed 162.5) MC VC

“They went to Beer: that is the well whereof the Lord spake unto Moses, Gather the people together, and I will give them water.” Numbers 21:16. “Then sang Israel this song:” Numbers 21:17. (Ed 162.6) MC VC

“Spring up, O well; sing ye unto it:
The well, which the princes digged,
Which the nobles of the people delved,
With the scepter, and with their staves.” Numbers 21:17~18. R.V. (Ed 162.7) MC VC

How often in spiritual experience is this history repeated! how often by words of holy song are unsealed in the soul the springs of penitence and faith, of hope and love and joy! (Ed 162.8) MC VC