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Instrumental Music in the Public Worship of the Church

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Instrumental Music in the Public Worship of the Church

James Dodson

by


John L. Girardeau,

 
Professor in Columbia Theological Seminary, South Carolina. 


RICHMOND, VA.: 
Whittet and Shepperson, Printers, 1001 Main Street. 
1888.

 

CONTENTS:

Featured
Preface.
Preface.

1888-John L. Girardeau (1825-1898)-This preface explains the origin and impetus for the author undertaking this work.

The Question Stated.
The Question Stated.

1888-John L. Girardeau (1825-1898)-This is simply a statement of the question under discussion as a logical point. Girardeau wants to express the exact points he believes are under debate.

I. General Argument from Scripture.
I. General Argument from Scripture.

1888-John L. Girardeau (1825-1898)-This chapter is taken up with the general argument, otherwise known as the Regulative Principle, wherein Girardeau carefully demonstrates that the only acceptable worship is that which God himself ahs appointed.

II. Argument from the Old Testament.
II. Argument from the Old Testament.

1888-John L. Girardeau (1825-1898)-In this chapter, Girardeau surveys the Old Testament Scriptures and discusses the use and limits of musical instruments in the worship of God throughout the period prior to Christ.

III. Argument from the New Testament.
III. Argument from the New Testament.

1888-John L. Girardeau (1825-1898)-In this very important chapter, Girardeau surveys the various claims derived form the New Testament to warrant use of musical instruments, including a discussion of the Greek word ψάλλω.

IV. Argument from the Presbyterian Standards.
IV. Argument from the Presbyterian Standards.

1888-John L. Girardeau (1825-1898)-In this chapter, the Presbyterian standards are surveyed in order to show that they give no countenance to the supporters of instrumental music but rather often lend their support to the Regulative Principle of worship.

V. Historical Argument.
V. Historical Argument.

1888-John L. Girardeau (1825-1898)-In this chapter, Girardeau surveys the vast historical witness against the use of musical instruments in the worship of God from the early church through the Reformation. He concludes that their use constitutes heresy in the sphere of worship.

VI. Arguments in Favor of Instrumental Music Considered.
VI. Arguments in Favor of Instrumental Music Considered.

1888-John L. Girardeau (1825-1898)-This chapter takes up the arguments put forth both from Scripture and from the Confession of Faith for the use of instruments and shows the lack of understanding of those who endeavor to defend their use in the worship of God.

VII. Concluding Remarks.
VII. Concluding Remarks.

1888-John L. Girardeau (1825-1898)-Girardeau concludes by giving an overview of the several views that are generally held regarding the use of musical instruments in worship together with enforcing his point that it is contrary to the usage of the Presbyterian church to introduce them into the worship of God.

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tags Music in Worship, John L. Girardeau, Worship