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Introduction:
Praise in Heaven is a recurring theme throughout the Bible, reflecting the eternal worship and adoration of God by celestial beings and redeemed humanity. This heavenly praise is characterized by its purity, intensity, and focus on God's holiness, sovereignty, and redemptive work.

Biblical Foundations:
The concept of praise in heaven is vividly depicted in several passages of Scripture, particularly in the book of Revelation. These passages provide a glimpse into the heavenly realm, where praise is a continuous and central activity.

1. Heavenly Worship in Revelation:
The book of Revelation offers some of the most detailed descriptions of praise in heaven. In Revelation 4:8-11, the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders are seen worshiping God, proclaiming His holiness and eternal nature:
"Day and night they never stop saying: 'Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty, who was, and is, and is to come!'" (Revelation 4:8).
The elders respond by casting their crowns before the throne and declaring, "You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for You created all things, and by Your will they exist and came to be" (Revelation 4:11).

2. The Multitude in Heaven:
Revelation 7:9-12 describes a great multitude from every nation, tribe, people, and language standing before the throne and the Lamb, clothed in white robes and holding palm branches. They cry out in a loud voice:
"Salvation to our God, who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb!" (Revelation 7:10).
The angels, elders, and four living creatures join in, saying, "Amen! Blessing and glory and wisdom and thanks and honor and power and strength to our God forever and ever! Amen" (Revelation 7:12).

3. The Marriage Supper of the Lamb:
In Revelation 19:1-7, a great multitude in heaven praises God for His righteous judgments and the marriage of the Lamb:
"Hallelujah! Salvation and glory and power belong to our God, for His judgments are true and just" (Revelation 19:1-2).
The passage culminates in the declaration, "Let us rejoice and be glad and give Him the glory! For the marriage of the Lamb has come, and His bride has made herself ready" (Revelation 19:7).

Theological Significance:
Praise in heaven underscores several key theological themes:

· God's Holiness and Sovereignty:
The heavenly praise consistently emphasizes God's holiness and sovereign rule over creation. The thrice-repeated "holy" in Revelation 4:8 highlights the absolute purity and otherness of God, while the acknowledgment of His creative power in Revelation 4:11 affirms His authority over all things.

· Redemption and Salvation:
The praise offered by the multitude in Revelation 7:10 and 19:1-2 centers on God's redemptive work through Jesus Christ, the Lamb. This reflects the fulfillment of God's salvation plan and the ultimate victory over sin and death.

· Unity and Diversity in Worship:
The presence of a diverse multitude from every nation and language in Revelation 7:9-10 illustrates the universal scope of the gospel and the unity of believers in worship. This heavenly scene anticipates the eschatological gathering of God's people, transcending earthly divisions.

Conclusion:
Praise in heaven, as depicted in Scripture, serves as a model for earthly worship, inviting believers to join in the eternal chorus of adoration for God's holiness, sovereignty, and redemptive work. The heavenly praise scenes provide a foretaste of the eternal worship that awaits the redeemed in the presence of God.

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Nehemiah 9:6
You, even you, are LORD alone; you have made heaven, the heaven of heavens, with all their host, the earth, and all things that are therein, the seas, and all that is therein, and you preserve them all; and the host of heaven worships you.
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Job 38:7
When the morning stars sang together, and all the sons of God shouted for joy?
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Psalm 103:20,21
Bless the LORD, you his angels, that excel in strength, that do his commandments, hearkening to the voice of his word.
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Psalm 148:2,4
Praise you him, all his angels: praise you him, all his hosts.
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Isaiah 6:3
And one cried to another, and said, Holy, holy, holy, is the LORD of hosts: the whole earth is full of his glory.
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Ezekiel 3:12
Then the spirit took me up, and I heard behind me a voice of a great rushing, saying, Blessed be the glory of the LORD from his place.
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Luke 2:13,14
And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,
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Luke 15:7,10
I say to you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repents, more than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no repentance.
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Revelation 1:6
And has made us kings and priests to God and his Father; to him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.
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Revelation 4:8-11
And the four beasts had each of them six wings about him; and they were full of eyes within: and they rest not day and night, saying, Holy, holy, holy, LORD God Almighty, which was, and is, and is to come.
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Revelation 5:9-14
And they sung a new song, saying, You are worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for you were slain, and have redeemed us to God by your blood out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation;
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Revelation 7:9-12
After this I beheld, and, see, a great multitude, which no man could number, of all nations, and kindreds, and people, and tongues, stood before the throne, and before the Lamb, clothed with white robes, and palms in their hands;
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Revelation 11:16,17
And the four and twenty elders, which sat before God on their seats, fell on their faces, and worshipped God,
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Revelation 14:2,3
And I heard a voice from heaven, as the voice of many waters, and as the voice of a great thunder: and I heard the voice of harpers harping with their harps:
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Revelation 15:3,4
And they sing the song of Moses the servant of God, and the song of the Lamb, saying, Great and marvelous are your works, Lord God Almighty; just and true are your ways, you King of saints.
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Revelation 19:1-7
And after these things I heard a great voice of much people in heaven, saying, Alleluia; Salvation, and glory, and honor, and power, to the Lord our God:
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Praise from Heaven and Earth.
... GENERAL PRAISE. 160. " Praise from Heaven and Earth. 160. HM Tate & Brady.
Praise from Heaven and Earth. 1 Ye boundless realms ...
/.../adams/hymns for christian devotion/160 praise from heaven.htm

Praise from Earth and Heaven.
... RELIGIOUS EXULTATION. 641. " Praise from Earth and Heaven. 641. 8s. & 7s. M.
Dublin Coll. Praise from Earth and Heaven. 1 Praise the Lord! ...
/.../adams/hymns for christian devotion/641 praise from earth.htm

On the Worthy Praise of the Pure Queen of Heaven.
... PART THE FIRST. CHAPTER XVI. On The Worthy Praise of The Pure Queen of Heaven. The
Servant."Oh, the great riches of the Divine knowledge and wisdom! ...
/.../suso/a little book of eternal wisdom/chapter xvi on the worthy.htm

Sexagesima Sunday Let them Praise the Name of the Lord for his ...
... Sexagesima Sunday Let them praise the name of the Lord for His name alone
is excellent; His glory is above the earth and heaven. ...
/.../lyra germanica the christian year/sexagesima sunday let them praise.htm

It is Meet to Praise the Creator for the Good Things which are ...
... Book VII. Chapter XIII."It is Meet to Praise the Creator for the Good Things
Which are Made in Heaven and Earth. 19. And to Thee ...
/.../augustine/the confessions and letters of st/chapter xiii it is meet to.htm

Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven
... II. THE CHRISTIAN YEAR Sundays after Trinity: Praise and Adoration 258. Praise,
my soul, the King of heaven. ... Alt. Praise, my soul, the King of heaven; ...
/.../sundays after trinity praise and 10.htm

How the Desire to Praise God Makes us Aspire to Heaven.
... IN COMPLACENCY AND BENEVOLENCE. CHAPTER X. HOW THE DESIRE TO PRAISE GOD
MAKES US ASPIRE TO HEAVEN. The amorous soul, perceiving ...
/.../francis/treatise on the love of god/chapter x how the desire.htm

The Final Conflict and Heaven the Faithful Servant Longing for ...
... The Final Conflict and Heaven The Faithful Servant Longing for Peace. VIII. ... Ever
will I sing,. All my heart and soul to Him. Praise and thanks shall bring; ...
/.../the final conflict and heaven 9.htm

Psalm CXLVIII.
... Ended is the praise from heaven, ended is the praise from earth. "For His Name only
is exalted" (ver.13). Let no man seek to exalt his own name. ...
/.../augustine/exposition on the book of psalms/psalm cxlviii.htm

Prayer, Praise and Thanksgiving
... It is indeed a pleasing thought that what we are called upon to do on earth, to
praise and give thanks, the angels in heaven and the redeemed disembodied ...
/.../bounds/the essentials of prayer/iv prayer praise and thanksgiving.htm