The hymns we sing in church have a theological and often biblical basis. “Holy, Holy, Holy,” one of the most familiar hymns to Presbyterians, takes language from Revelation. Revelation can be a confusing, difficult book, but the writer was responding to the crisis faced by first century Christians: Do we worship God, or the emperor? In 2026, we still have to choose.
This sermon was delivered by guest preacher Rev. Dr. Joanne Witt on August 9, 2026.
The scripture readings were from Revelation 4.