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“On the basis of these definitions, hymns cannot do theology, even when the meaning of “reasoned enquiry” is broadened and qualified. 6 Their brevity and form are ill suited to systematic reasoning, and, though not lacking in rationality, a hymn invites us, not to step back from faith and examine it, but to step into faith and worship God.”
― Praying Twice: The Music and Words of Congregational Song
― Praying Twice: The Music and Words of Congregational Song
“Congregational singing requires proximity. “If I am more than three feet away from you, I don’t sing, because you might hear me. If I am less than three feet away, I do sing, because I can hear you.”
― Praying Twice: The Music and Words of Congregational Song
― Praying Twice: The Music and Words of Congregational Song
“Not all music should be functional. Any culture, and all cultural levels, need music that challenges conventions and pushes the boundaries. To say that church music is a functional art does not mean that art music and popular music are superior or inferior to it. It means only that church music cannot be free art, an end in itself. “It is art brought to the cross, art which is dedicated to the service of God and the edifying of the church.” 85”
― Praying Twice: The Music and Words of Congregational Song
― Praying Twice: The Music and Words of Congregational Song
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