Main message: "Serve the Lord with gladness."

Bible references:

• The entire hymn is based on Psalm 100.

• V3. "The still, small voice" (1 Kings 19:12)

Keywords: serve, gladness, come, presence, songs of praise, Maker, pledge, devotion, service true, Creator, true praises, great, mercy, wonderful, name, great love, proclaim, thankful, tender, blessed truth, name, theme, list’ning, voice, sweet will, choice

Interpretation notes:

• This hymn has an upward melody and uses 6/8 meter. 

• The phrases are long.