God Glorified in Heaven for Tits Works of Creation and Providence
J. Lathrop, D. D. Revelation 4:9-11 And when those beasts give glory and honor and thanks to him that sat on the throne, who lives for ever and ever,… I. THE HEAVENLY CHURCH ACKNOWLEDGE THAT GOD CREATED ALL THINGS. II. THAT ALL THINGS ARE AND WERE CREATED FOR GOD'S PLEASURE OR WILL. III. THAT ALL INTELLIGENT BEINGS ARE BOUND TO GLORIFY GOD FOR HIS WORKS OF CREATION AND PROVIDENCE. 1. These works should lead us to the knowledge and contemplation of their great and glorious Author. 2. We should glorify God in His works, by improving them to awaken in our souls pious affections to Him. 3. The works of God should invite us to Him in the humble exercises of devotion. 4. We are to glorify God for our own existence. 5. If creation deserves our praise, redemption deserves it still more, for this is our hope. (J. Lathrop, D. D.) Parallel Verses KJV: And when those beasts give glory and honour and thanks to him that sat on the throne, who liveth for ever and ever, WEB: When the living creatures give glory, honor, and thanks to him who sits on the throne, to him who lives forever and ever,