Two Beautiful Works
In the poetical works of Frederick Faber I have found a hymn to the Holy Spirit which I would rank among the finest ever written,… Read More »Two Beautiful Works
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What was Cain’s problem?
I’ve often said that from creation to consummation, people have had problems with proper worship. The first sins were ones of false worship, and so… Read More »What was Cain’s problem?
Worldly Worship
Because the Bible tells us that we must worship God acceptably (Hebrews 12:28), there is by necessity the possibility of worshipping God in an unacceptable,… Read More »Worldly Worship
We Sing Junk
Compare the Christian reading matter and you’ll know that we’re in pretty much the same situation. The Germans, the Scots, the Irish, the Welsh, the… Read More »We Sing Junk
Worship euphoria?
Matt Costella notes here a recent study that finds megachurch worship to create similar physiological responses to that of drug use: The University of Washington just released a fascinating… Read More »Worship euphoria?
Relevance is irrelevant (Part 9)
Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 | Part 6 | Part 7 | Part 8 According to 1 Corinthians 1, Christian ministry centers on the declaration of the gospel of… Read More »Relevance is irrelevant (Part 9)
Good Hymnals
Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us” (Revelation 5:9)—that’s the theme… Read More »Good Hymnals
Relevance is Irrelevant (Part 8)
Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 | Part 6 | Part 7 In 1 Corinthians 1, Paul repeatedly points to the preaching of the deliberately unadorned gospel as the… Read More »Relevance is Irrelevant (Part 8)
Godless Worship
In part one of this series, we investigated what Isaiah describes as heartless worship. God was not pleased with that worship, nor did He accept… Read More »Godless Worship
The Hymnbook and the Devotional Life
In order to express myself more freely on a matter that lies very near to my heart, I shall waive the rather stilted editorial we… Read More »The Hymnbook and the Devotional Life
Heartless Worship
Does God care about how His people worship Him? Some would argue that God does not care how we worship Him as long as we… Read More »Heartless Worship
Hymns Are Musical Echoes of His Voice
We can come and sing hymns in this church and only enjoy the dignity of the music as a relief from rock’n’roll. (Sermon, “Doctrine of… Read More »Hymns Are Musical Echoes of His Voice
The Problem of Numbers
The question of numbers and their relation to success or failure in the work of the Lord is one that disturbs most Christians more than… Read More »The Problem of Numbers
The Double-Edge of Beautiful Music
The created world is to be prized for its usefulness, loved for its beauty and esteemed as the gift of God to His children. Love… Read More »The Double-Edge of Beautiful Music
Bordering on Sacrilege
Over the last few years the world has gone on to woo the Church (about like water woos a duck!) and has won her heart… Read More »Bordering on Sacrilege
Relevance is irrelevant (Part 7)
Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 | Part 6 Paul relentlessly insisted in 1 Corinthians 1 on the simple proclamation of the gospel of Christ in… Read More »Relevance is irrelevant (Part 7)
Noisy and Uncouth
Religious music has long ago fallen victim to this weak and twisted philosophy of godliness. Good hymnody has been betrayed and subverted by noisy, uncouth… Read More »Noisy and Uncouth
Relevance is Irrelevant (Part 6)
Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 This series has been looking at the connection of Paul’s message in 1 Corinthians 1-3 and the contemporary… Read More »Relevance is Irrelevant (Part 6)
Music’s Power
MUSIC. There is about music a subtle charm that no normal person can resist. It works to condition the mind and prepare it for the… Read More »Music’s Power
Why Listen to Tozer?
A.W. Tozer is found in places where he probably wouldn’t have been invited to preach. His books will be found on the shelves of the… Read More »Why Listen to Tozer?