In the biblical context, the night is often depicted as a time for rest and reflection, but it also holds significant importance as a time for worship and communion with God. Throughout Scripture, there are numerous instances where worship occurs during the night, highlighting its spiritual significance and the devotion of God's people.

One of the earliest examples of night worship is found in the life of Jacob. In Genesis 28:10-22, Jacob experiences a divine encounter at Bethel during the night. As he sleeps, he dreams of a ladder reaching to heaven with angels ascending and descending on it. Upon waking, Jacob recognizes the place as the house of God and sets up a pillar, anointing it with oil as an act of worship. This nocturnal encounter underscores the idea that God can reveal Himself and be worshiped at any time, including the night.

The Psalms frequently mention worship and meditation during the night. Psalm 63:6 states, "When I remember You on my bed, I think of You through the watches of the night." This verse reflects the psalmist's deep longing and continuous devotion to God, even during the quiet hours of the night. Similarly, Psalm 119:148 declares, "My eyes anticipate the watches of night, that I may meditate on Your word." These passages illustrate the practice of using the night for spiritual reflection and worship.

In the New Testament, night worship is exemplified in the life of Jesus Christ. In Luke 6:12 , it is recorded, "In those days, Jesus went out to the mountain to pray, and He spent the night in prayer to God." This instance reveals Jesus' dedication to communion with the Father, choosing the solitude of night to engage in extended prayer. His example serves as a model for believers to seek God earnestly, regardless of the hour.

The early church also embraced night worship. In Acts 16:25 , Paul and Silas, imprisoned in Philippi, "were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them." Despite their circumstances, they chose to worship God during the night, demonstrating faith and resilience. This act of worship not only strengthened their spirits but also served as a powerful testimony to those around them.

Night worship is further emphasized in the teachings of the apostles. In 1 Thessalonians 5:5-6 , Paul writes, "For you are all sons of the light and sons of the day. We do not belong to the night or to the darkness. So then, let us not sleep as the others do, but let us remain awake and sober." While this passage primarily contrasts spiritual alertness with spiritual lethargy, it also implies the importance of being spiritually vigilant, which can include worship and prayer during the night.

Throughout Scripture, night worship is portrayed as a time of deep spiritual engagement, reflection, and communion with God. It is a practice that transcends the natural inclination for rest, inviting believers to seek God's presence and guidance in the stillness of the night.Psalm 134:1
Behold, bless you the LORD, all you servants of the LORD, which by night stand in the house of the LORD.
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Lessons for Worship and for Work
... Our forefathers Sunday began on Saturday night, and partly for that reason the
hallowing ... What likelihood is there that much good will come of worship to people ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture g/lessons for worship and for.htm

The Wrath-Denouncing Angel.
... angels and in the presence of the Lamb: and the smoke of their torment ascendeth
for ever and ever: and they have no rest day or night, who worship the wild ...
/.../bliss/a brief commentary on the apocalypse/the wrath-denouncing angel.htm

Epistle Lxiii. To Epictetus and to the Congregation of Assur?? ...
... the presence of the Lamb: and the smoke of their torments shall ascend up for ever
and ever; neither shall they have rest day nor night, who worship the beast ...
/.../cyprian/the epistles of cyprian/epistle lxiii to epictetus and.htm

Of the Question Why the Heathen Should Refuse to Worship the God ...
... Why not in preference to the Moon, who presides over the night only, or who also
shines pre-eminent ... But this Deity prohibits the worship of all those deities. ...
/.../augustine/the harmony of the gospels/chapter xxix of the question why.htm

The Fifth vision "On Earth"
... and in the presence of the Lamb; (11) And the smoke of their torment ascendeth up
for ever and ever: and they have no rest day and night, who worship the Beast ...
/.../bullinger/commentary on revelation/the fifth vision on earth.htm

A Song in the Night
... HYMNS A SONG IN THE NIGHT. ... I sing to Thee. I join the song of love, and I adore.
With those who worship Thee for evermore. Thou art the Sun of every eye,. ...
/.../bevan/hymns of ter steegen and others second series/a song in the night.htm

Morning Prayer Before Public Worship.
... II. Before Public Worship. 7,8,7,8,8,8. ... Lie in deepest darkness shrouded,. Till
Thy Spirit breaks our night. With the beams of truth unclouded; ...
/.../morning prayer before public worship.htm

Reverence in Worship.
... because there the Cherubim and Seraphim "rest not day and night," saying, "Holy,
holy, holy ... around the Throne, to use one and the same form of worship; they are ...
/.../newman/parochial and plain sermons vol viii/sermon i reverence in worship.htm

The Night of Miracles on the Lake of Gennesaret
... And this designation of Son of God,' with the worship which followed, would come
much more readily, because with ... The events of the night are not recorded by St ...
/.../edersheim/the life and times of jesus the messiah/chapter xxx the night of.htm

A Night to be Remembered
... We must not be surprised to hear how the rest of that night he began in ... sacrifice
was but a part of the cross which Nicholas, in his will-worship, had taken up ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/bevan/three friends of god/chapter xxxix a night to.htm

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