Nehemiah 12:40, 45
So stood the two companies of them that gave thanks in the house of God… both the singers and the porters kept the ward of their God
Tolkien rightly observed that, "Men are better than gates" and better men make even greater gates. Those entrusted with the singing of songs and the carrying of cargo could be trusted to keep the door of their Lord. Two choirs kept watch. Songs and strong backs made secure the house of God.
Christians need not shout anyone down when they can just as easily sing them to the ground. Plus, it's better style.
God appoints grateful men to guard His house. And their gratitude does more than keep the door, it keeps the men. It provides the power and the perseverance to keep the post. Grateful men guard the house of God as a great God guards the hearts of men.
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