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Music & Singing: Is it Worship or Religious Entertainment?

Posted on August 24, 2012 by The Editor

Psalm 135:2,3        Ye that stand in the house of the LORD, in the courts of the house of our God, praise the LORD; for the LORD is good: sing praises unto his name; for it is pleasant. JOHN CALVIN … Continue reading →

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A Right Purpose in Worship

Posted on August 21, 2012 by The Editor

John 4:23,24        But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth, for the Father seeketh such to worship him. God is a Spirit: and they that worship him … Continue reading →

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Acapella Praise

Posted on March 26, 2012 by The Editor

Psalm 51:14,15        My tongue shall sing aloud of thy righteousness. O Lord, open thou my lips: and my mouth shall shew forth thy praise. BENJAMIN KEACH (1640-1704): The tongue is the instrument, but it must be tuned with grace, … Continue reading →

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Instrumental Music & Worship Part 2: The Scriptural Argument

Posted on February 16, 2012 by The Editor

Psalm 149:3; 150:4        Let them praise his name in the dance; let them sing praises unto him with the timbrel and the harp.        Praise him with the timbrel and dance. MATTHEW HENRY (1662-1714): They who from hence urge … Continue reading →

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Instrumental Music & Worship Part 1: The Organ Debate

Posted on February 15, 2012 by The Editor

Psalm 150:4        Praise him with stringed instruments and organs. C. H. SPURGEON (1834-1892): The word translated “organs” signifies pipe—a simpler form of wind instrument than the more modern and more elaborate organ. JOHN WESLEY (1703-1791): I attended the service of … Continue reading →

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Prayer in the Presence of God

Posted on May 26, 2011 by The Editor

Psalm 65:1,2        Praise waiteth for thee, O God, in Zion: and unto thee shall the vow be performed. O thou that hearest prayer, unto thee shall all flesh come.  JOHN CALVIN (1509-1564): Literally it runs, “Praise is silent to … Continue reading →

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