A Call To Maturity in Worship by Doug Wilson, Charles Nolan Publishers , Moscow, ID, 225pp., 2000. Under twenty subject headings, the author provides the reader with eight to eleven exhortations each two to three paragraphs in length to worship God. These have been used as public calls to worship in his own congregation. Sadly, in many churches the call to worship is given little attention. It can be treated as an opportunity to quietly rush to a seat without really being late for church.
Elders can view it as words to be said off the cuff based on the mood of the congregation.
Wilson s words are sobering, and can be usefully read by those who desire to worship God. Chapter titles include Concentration, Armies of the Living God, The Church, and Reformation. These and other chapter headings remind us of the practical words each call contains. This volume is not just a textbook for pastors to find calls to worship. Christians can also read selections throughout the week and reflect on them as they prepare to have their own time of Bible reading and prayer.