The order of worship is something whose meaning and significance can be lost on worshippers. By focusing on the meaning of the votum at the beginning of a worship service, the author shows that understanding the meaning of this can keep worshippers humble and grateful for God’s grace.

This series of articles is about the elements of the worship service. Here the author discusses the call to worship, the salutation, the votum, and the benediction and their place in the worship service.

This series of articles is about the elements of the worship service. Here the author discusses the call to worship, the salutation, the votum, and the benediction, and their place in the worship service.