Preface to the Bay Psalm Book (1640) A discourse declaring not only the lawfulness, but also the necessity of the heavenly ordinance of singing Scripture Psalms in the churches of God. The singing of Psalms, though it breathe forth nothing but holy harmony, and melody: yet such is the subtlety of the enemy, and enmity… Read More The Necessity of Singing the Psalms
There is no doubt that Calvin pioneered psalm singing for his generation and that the Reformed churches quickly became known for their psalm singing. It is more difficult to prove that Calvin and the various churches of the evolving Reformed tradition of that time were Exclusive Psalmodist (EP) in the sense we understand it today… Read More Was John Calvin an Exclusive Psalmodist?
“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord” (Colossians 3:16; c.f. Ephesians 5:19). This post will briefly demonstrate that “psalms and hymns and spiritual songs” refers to the Book of Psalms.… Read More Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs
These three books will have you on your way to Reformation doctrine and piety, all for about $50. 1) The Holy Bible (Authorized Version). Read the Word. The Westminster Reference Bible contains extensive cross-references; taking the time to look up each cross-reference will tremendously deepen your familiarity with the holy Scripture and you will more clearly see “the… Read More The Reformation Starter Pack
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