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Adventistische Schriften über: "How should the Sabbath be observed in terms of music ?"
Answer
Music is an integral part of proper Sabbath observance. Families should gather before sunset to sing and pray, and corporate worship services should include both vocal and instrumental music that is dignified, harmonious, and offered with sanctified hearts. The music should reflect the harmony of heaven, avoiding eccentricity or mere performance, and instead uplift the soul toward God. Singing with both spirit and understanding is emphasized as a sacred act of worship on the Sabbath.
Family Worship Before the Sabbath
»Before the setting of the sun let the members of the family assemble to read God's word, to sing and pray.«
Singing and Instrumental Music in Sabbath Services
»In our camp meeting services there should be singing and instrumental music. Musical instruments were used in religious services in ancient times. The worshipers praise God upon the harp and cymbal, and music should have its place in our services. It will add to the interest.«
Music as Heavenly Worship
»Music forms a part of God's worship in the courts above. We should endeavor in our songs of praise to approach as nearly as possible to the harmony of the heavenly choirs.«
Singing as Sacred Worship Requiring Sanctified Hearts
»Singing is just as much the worship of God in a religious meeting as speaking, and any oddity or peculiarity cultivated attracts the attention of the people and destroys the serious, solemn impression which should be the result of sacred music. Anything strange and eccentric in singing detracts from the seriousness and sacredness of religious service.«
Singing with Spirit and Understanding
»Vocal music is one of God's gifts to men, an instrument that cannot be surpassed or equalled when God's love abounds in the soul. Singing with the spirit and the understanding also is a great addition to devotional services in the house of God.«
Sabbath's Origin Connected with Heavenly Music
»As ordained for man, it had its origin when "the morning stars sang together, and all the sons of God shouted for joy." Earth was in harmony with heaven.«
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