Worship Music

“Today, January 13, we remember the Hussites who, on this day in 1501, published the first hymnal in history written in the language of the common people.” - Breakpoint

“I believe churches should move away from these kinds of services. My reason is simple: music-specific services actively promote division in the body of Christ.” - 9 Marks

“Hail the heaven-born Prince of Peace! Hail the Sun of Righteousness! …there was no misprint.” - Dan Wells

“1. More churches include at least one hymn in their worship services. …2. Congregational singing is as important as the worship style. …3. Hymnals are not rebounding even as hymns do. ” - Thom Rainer

“Five praise music songwriters on how they handle criticism, work together, and seek to reach Gen Z through their work.” - C.Today

“When we’re discussing hymns being ‘well-written,’ we’re not only referring to the lyrics but also the melody. Great melodies tend to gain staying power; they endure across generations.” - 9 Marks

“Why is this singing so heartfelt, even though the accompaniment is so simple? How did they get so many men to sing their lungs out?” - TGC

“In most churches today, the worship time has become a concert. …I visit churches pretty much for a living, and as I look around during the services, the vast numbers of the congregation are watching the stage and listening – not singing.” - Phil Cooke

“Several people responded to Aniol by posting Bible verses that describe people raising hands in worship…Psalm 63:4 and 1 Timothy 2:8… Aniol responded, ‘Prayer. Not emotional singing.’” - C.Leaders

“When you read a well-crafted hymn such as When I Survey the Wond’rous Cross, you will feel the cadence, even if unaware of the melody composed for it. This is why composers can keep writing new tunes … also why many people (particularly in ages past) would read hymnals as they would any devotional book, and even delight in the hymns they’d never heard.” - C.Leaders