In the present trend toward “liturgical renewal” much of the traditional worship service is being questioned. There is a longing for a better grasp of the “joyful essence of Christian worship,” and a “greater reality, clarity, and sincerity in every act of Christian corporate worship.”1 Changes being instituted in some denominations are the use of […]

“I will sing to the Lord as long as I live; I will sing praise to my God while I have being” (Psalm 104:33). Often the language of praise is the language of song. One of the most enjoyable of our reverent and loving responses to God is praise expressed in music and song; praise […]

For some time I have wanted to share thoughts with you loyal “ministers of music.” Now that the editors of TORCH AND TRUMPET have given me an opportunity to do so, I would like to put these thoughts on paper. Every pastor, organist, choir member, and worshiper has his views about church music. These views […]

Praise ye Jehovah! Praise God in His sanctuary: Praise Him in the firmament of His power. Praise Him for His mighty acts: Praise Him according to His excellent greatness. Praise Him with trumpet sound: Praise His with psaltery and harp. Praise Him with timbrel and dance: Praise Him with stringed instruments and pipe. Praise Him […]

“In the beginning…” It is a most interesting mental exercise to try to establish the origins of many of our long accepted habits, desires, beliefs, and traditions. However, an area that will puzzle each one of you is the origin of music. We do not know where it began, or if it began at all. […]

“Law and order” was the presidential campaign cry of 1968—and little wonder. As we review the varied spectrum of the events of 1968, we see a year of violence, riot, assassination, hate, war and student rebellions. It is an undebatable fact that there is in our day a wide disregard for law and a consequent […]