Since the dawn of history, leaders and kings have given their people songs, songs of praise and honor to God, and songs inspiring men to greater achievement and triumph.
Moses gave many songs to the children of Israel during their wilderness wanderings, reminding them to be thankful to God for His marvelous works and tender care. David counseled his people in songs to have courage, to trust, to wait patiently on God. And in the year 1900, another great Leader, Mary Baker Eddy, the Discoverer and Founder of Christian Science, announced to her followers in her Message to The Mother Church (p. 2), "The song of Christian Science is, 'Work—work— work—watch and pray.'"
The Bible contains many accounts of those who earnestly worked, watched, and prayed. When Nehemiah and his people decided to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem, the threats of the enemy were of no effect, because the people had resolved to work. Even the conspiracies of the enemy to hinder the work failed, for we are told that Nehemiah and the people "set a watch against them day and night" (Neh. 4:9), and offered prayers to God.
