What does Ellen White write about...
Adventistische Schriften über: "What did Ellen White and the pioneers write about the significance of singing and songs in the fight against evil?"
Answer
Singing is described as a powerful weapon in the spiritual battle, which drives out discouragement and forces evil angels as well as Satan himself to retreat. Through hymns of praise believers can drive out the enemy and his darkness, because music lifts the soul and breaks the power of temptations. Moreover, communal singing strengthens faith and courage in the fight for truth, much as the armies of Israel won victories through songs of praise.
Singing as a weapon against discouragement and evil angels
»Praise seems to drive away the evil angels and fill the place like incense with a sweet fragrance. Singing is a weapon that we can always use against discouragement. If we learn to sing the song of the angels now, we will be ready to join their shining ranks.«
Driving Satan away with hymns of praise
»When the evil one begins to spread his darkness around you, then sing a hymn of praise to God. When things are chaotic at home, tune a song about the incomparable loveliness of the Son of God, and I tell you, if you hit that tone, Satan will leave you. You can drive the enemy away with his darkness.«
The victory through the battle hymn of praise
»These singers went before the army and raised their voices in praise of God for the promise of victory. This was their battle hymn. If God were praised more today, hope, courage and faith would continually increase. Would this not strengthen the hands of the brave soldiers who today stand to defend the truth?«
The power of the song over temptation
»How often the oppressed and desperate soul recalls a word of God – the long‑forgotten melody of a childhood song – and temptations lose their power, life gains a new meaning and purpose, and courage and joy are transferred to other souls!«
The triumph over all enemies of righteousness
»This song points forward to the destruction of all enemies of righteousness and the final victory of Israel's God. The prophet of Patmos looks upon the white‑clad crowd that “has attained victory” and stands on the “glass sea mingled with fire,” possessing the “harps of God” and singing the song of Moses and the Lamb.«
Original Sources (English)
Stephan Krol
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