02: From Jerusalem to Babylon – Singing with Inspiration
The hymn that will be used as the theme for this quarter is from “The Church Hymnal, Official Hymnal of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church” which was surpassed by the “Seventh-day Adventist Hymnal” in 1985.In the ‘old’ hymnal,
Number 497 – Standing by a Purpose True, that is, ”Dare to be a Daniel” will be the favourite. I do hope you are able to source this hymn and use it frequently during this quarters Sabbath School study time.
Sabbath afternoon’s introduction reminds us of the downfall in the Garden of Eden – the beginning of sin – 
Hymn 295 “Chief of Sinners”. The Bible then goes on to show the many who “show great faithfulness to God:
Hymn 169 “Come, You Faithful” and
Hymn 602 “O Brother, Be Faithful” all because
“I Know Whom I Have Believed” Hymn 511 and
Hymn 583, “You That Know the Lord”.
Even though our faith may be under pressure (Monday),
“Faith Is the Victory” Hymn 608. We find the four young men in Babylon worshiping God alone:
Hymn 83 “O Worship the King”, even though their names were changed to those of foreign gods. They cared not for the riches but in the “The Church Hymnal, Official Hymnal of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church” (the old SDA Hymnal),Hymn 617 says, “Lord, I care not for riches, neither silver nor gold…Is my name written there?”
Those serving in the sanctuary were to be unblemished (Wednesday):
Hymn 318 “Whiter Than Snow”, and ask for great wisdom:
Hymn 547 “Be Thou My Vision”. This way all may remain faithful –
Hymn 169 “Come, You Faithful” and
Hymn 602 “O Brother, Be Faithful”.
The Final Exam showed the young men trusted their God –
Hymn 279 “Only Trust Him”. Thursday then “concludes with a glimpse of hope and a homecoming” in
Hymn 214 “We Have This Hope”.
God’s blessings as you enjoy your Singing with Inspiration this quarter.
2 Timothy 2:15 KJV – “Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.”
