Nehemiah 12-13

In Nehemiah 12:8 the writer mentions one of the Levites who returned from the exile. His name was Mattaniah. He and his relatives carried the responsibility and privilege of leading, and perhaps writing, the songs of thanksgiving to God. This show that offering thanks to the LORD is a vital demonstration of our worship of him. This example should be an encouragement to every Christian who is an artist. For these ancient believers have blazed the trail for the generatIon that follow. The family of Mattaniah was gifted in singing and possibly composing songs. Their memory is the pattern which defines the mold for modern worshipers.
Stuart