Music and Worship I. References II. Technical Development A. Musicology B. Beauty C. Physiology of Music III. Biblical Development A. Directive/Descriptive/Principle B. Textual Exposition IV. Sacred Music—Standards and Hymnody V. Lingering Questions VI. Summary/Conclusion
Standards A. Content B. Arrangement C. Instrumentation D. Special Music
Content A. God-ward (vs. man-ward) B. Didactic shallow) C. Doctrinally accurate (vs. inaccurate) D. Clear (vs. nebulous) (vs. sentimental and
Standards A. Content B. Arrangement C. Instrumentation D. Special Music
Arrangement A. Melodious B. Complementary of Content C. Edifying (vs. Entertaining) D. Emotions-sanctifying (vs. Emotions-indulging/inciting/inflaming)
“. . . only well-crafted music, because it is demonstrably beautiful, can educate the emotions and ennoble character. It can do so exactly because good creations of beauty are a reflection of divine beauty and help to cleanse sinful affections and make one more able to appreciate what he should. . In studying the beauty of creation and attempting to mimic its qualities in art such as music, a Christian may educate his tastes and prepare himself to be able to apprehend the beauty of God. ” p. 131
Standards A. Content B. Arrangement C. Instrumentation D. Special Music
Standards A. Content B. Arrangement C. Instrumentation D. Special Music