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The Worship Leader’s Magna Carta(from chapter 2 The New Worship)
The Worship Leader’s Magna Carta(from chapter 2 The New Worship)
© 2011Barry Liesch Biola University La Mirada CA© 2011Barry Liesch Biola University La Mirada CA
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One of the most significant verses One of the most significant verses Paul wrote Paul wrote
on music and worshipon music and worship
Colossians 3:16Colossians 3:16
One of the most significant verses One of the most significant verses Paul wrote Paul wrote
on music and worshipon music and worship
Colossians 3:16Colossians 3:16
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One of the most significant verses One of the most significant verses Paul wrote Paul wrote
on music and worshipon music and worship
Colossians 3:16Colossians 3:16 ((Ephesians 5:18, 19)Ephesians 5:18, 19)
One of the most significant verses One of the most significant verses Paul wrote Paul wrote
on music and worshipon music and worship
Colossians 3:16Colossians 3:16 ((Ephesians 5:18, 19)Ephesians 5:18, 19)
Parallel passagesParallel passages
Col 3:16 Col 3:16 NASBNASB
Eph 5:18, 19 Eph 5:18, 19 NASBNASB
Col 3:16 Col 3:16 NASBNASB
Eph 5:18, 19 Eph 5:18, 19 NASBNASB
Parallel passagesParallel passages
Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you, Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you,
Col 3:16 Col 3:16 NASBNASB
……be filled with the Spirit, be filled with the Spirit,
Eph 5:18, 19 Eph 5:18, 19 NASBNASB
Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you, Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you,
Col 3:16 Col 3:16 NASBNASB
……be filled with the Spirit, be filled with the Spirit,
Eph 5:18, 19 Eph 5:18, 19 NASBNASB
Parallel passagesParallel passages
Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you, Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you,
with all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another
Col 3:16 Col 3:16 NASBNASB
……be filled with the Spirit, be filled with the Spirit,
speaking to one another speaking to one another
Eph 5:18, 19 Eph 5:18, 19 NASBNASB
Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you, Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you,
with all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another
Col 3:16 Col 3:16 NASBNASB
……be filled with the Spirit, be filled with the Spirit,
speaking to one another speaking to one another
Eph 5:18, 19 Eph 5:18, 19 NASBNASB
Parallel passagesParallel passages
Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you, Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you,
with all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another
with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs,
Col 3:16 Col 3:16 NASBNASB
……be filled with the Spirit, be filled with the Spirit,
speaking to one another speaking to one another
with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs,
Eph 5:18, 19 Eph 5:18, 19 NASBNASB
Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you, Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you,
with all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another
with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs,
Col 3:16 Col 3:16 NASBNASB
……be filled with the Spirit, be filled with the Spirit,
speaking to one another speaking to one another
with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs,
Eph 5:18, 19 Eph 5:18, 19 NASBNASB
Parallel passagesParallel passages
Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you, Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you,
with all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another
with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs,
singing with thankfulness in your hearts to God. singing with thankfulness in your hearts to God.
Col 3:16 Col 3:16 NASBNASB
……be filled with the Spirit, be filled with the Spirit,
speaking to one another speaking to one another
with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs,
singing and making melody in your hearts to the Lord. singing and making melody in your hearts to the Lord.
Eph 5:18, 19 Eph 5:18, 19 NASBNASB
Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you, Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you,
with all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another
with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs,
singing with thankfulness in your hearts to God. singing with thankfulness in your hearts to God.
Col 3:16 Col 3:16 NASBNASB
……be filled with the Spirit, be filled with the Spirit,
speaking to one another speaking to one another
with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs,
singing and making melody in your hearts to the Lord. singing and making melody in your hearts to the Lord.
Eph 5:18, 19 Eph 5:18, 19 NASBNASB
Parallel passagesParallel passages
Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you, Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you,
with all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another
with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs,
singing with thankfulness in your hearts to God. singing with thankfulness in your hearts to God.
Col 3:16 Col 3:16 NASBNASB
……be filled with the Spirit, be filled with the Spirit,
speaking to one another speaking to one another
with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs,
singing and making melody in your hearts to the Lord. singing and making melody in your hearts to the Lord.
Eph 5:18, 19 Eph 5:18, 19 NASBNASB
Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you, Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you,
with all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another
with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs,
singing with thankfulness in your hearts to God. singing with thankfulness in your hearts to God.
Col 3:16 Col 3:16 NASBNASB
……be filled with the Spirit, be filled with the Spirit,
speaking to one another speaking to one another
with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs,
singing and making melody in your hearts to the Lord. singing and making melody in your hearts to the Lord.
Eph 5:18, 19 Eph 5:18, 19 NASBNASB
Parallel passageunderscores the importance
Parallel passageunderscores the importance
intentional, precise ideasintentional, precise ideas
Grammatical analysisGrammatical analysis
Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you, Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you,
with all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another
with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs,
with thankfulness singing in your hearts to God. with thankfulness singing in your hearts to God.
Col 3:16Col 3:16
Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you, Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you,
with all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another
with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs,
with thankfulness singing in your hearts to God. with thankfulness singing in your hearts to God.
Col 3:16Col 3:16
intentional, precise ideasintentional, precise ideas
Grammar: which clause is primary?
Grammar: which clause is primary?
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2
3
1
Grammatical analysisGrammatical analysis
Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you, Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you,
with all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another
with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs,
with thankfulness singing in your hearts to God. with thankfulness singing in your hearts to God.
Col 3:16Col 3:16
Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you, Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you,
with all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another
with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs,
with thankfulness singing in your hearts to God. with thankfulness singing in your hearts to God.
Col 3:16Col 3:16
intentional, precise ideasintentional, precise ideas
Grammar: which clause is primary?which clauses are dependent?
Grammar: which clause is primary?which clauses are dependent?
1
3
1
2
Grammatical analysisGrammatical analysis
Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you, Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you,
with all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another
with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs,
with thankfulness singing in your hearts to God. with thankfulness singing in your hearts to God.
Col 3:16Col 3:16
Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you, Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you,
with all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another
with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs,
with thankfulness singing in your hearts to God. with thankfulness singing in your hearts to God.
Col 3:16Col 3:16
intentional, precise ideasintentional, precise ideas
Grammar: which clause is primary?which clauses are dependent?
Grammar: which clause is primary?which clauses are dependent?
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2 & 32 & 3
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2
Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you, Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you,
with all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another
with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs,
with thankfulness singing in your hearts to God. with thankfulness singing in your hearts to God.
Col 3:16Col 3:16
Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you, Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you,
with all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another
with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs,
with thankfulness singing in your hearts to God. with thankfulness singing in your hearts to God.
Col 3:16Col 3:16
Grammatical analysisGrammatical analysis
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3
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Let the word of Christ richly dwell within youLet the word of Christ richly dwell within you
with all wisdomwith all wisdom teaching and admonishing one anotherteaching and admonishing one another [with] psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs[with] psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs
with thankfulnesswith thankfulness singing in your hearts to God singing in your hearts to God
Col 3:16Col 3:16
intentional, precise ideasintentional, precise ideas
Let the word of Christ richly dwell within youLet the word of Christ richly dwell within you
with all wisdomwith all wisdom teaching and admonishing one anotherteaching and admonishing one another [with] psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs[with] psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs
with thankfulnesswith thankfulness singing in your hearts to God singing in your hearts to God
Col 3:16Col 3:16
Grammatical analysisGrammatical analysis
Balanced, symmetrical structureBalanced, symmetrical structure typical of Paul’s writingtypical of Paul’s writing
intentional, precise ideasintentional, precise ideas
Let the word of Christ richly dwell within youLet the word of Christ richly dwell within you
with all wisdomwith all wisdom teaching and admonishing one anotherteaching and admonishing one another [with] psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs[with] psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs
with thankfulnesswith thankfulness singing in your hearts to God singing in your hearts to God
Col 3:16Col 3:16
Grammatical analysisGrammatical analysis
Content: How many audiences are there?
(To whom is the worship performed?)
intentional, precise ideasintentional, precise ideas
Let the word of Christ richly dwell within youLet the word of Christ richly dwell within you
with all wisdomwith all wisdom teaching and admonishing one anotherteaching and admonishing one another [with] psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs[with] psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs
with thankfulnesswith thankfulness singing in your hearts to God singing in your hearts to God
Col 3:16Col 3:16
Grammatical analysisGrammatical analysis
Content: How many audiences are there?
intentional, precise ideasintentional, precise ideas
Grammatical analysisGrammatical analysis
Content: How many audiences are there?What should songs do?
intentional, precise ideasintentional, precise ideas
Let the word of Christ richly dwell within youLet the word of Christ richly dwell within you
with all wisdomwith all wisdom teaching and admonishing one anotherteaching and admonishing one another [with] psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs[with] psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs
with thankfulnesswith thankfulness singing in your hearts to God singing in your hearts to God
Col 3:16Col 3:16
Let the word of Christ richly dwell within youLet the word of Christ richly dwell within you
with all wisdomwith all wisdom teaching and admonishing one anotherteaching and admonishing one another [with] psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs[with] psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs
with thankfulnesswith thankfulness singing in your hearts to God singing in your hearts to God
Col 3:16Col 3:16
Grammatical analysisGrammatical analysis
Content: How many audiences are there?What should songs do?
intentional, precise ideasintentional, precise ideas
Let the word of Christ richly dwell within youLet the word of Christ richly dwell within you
with all wisdomwith all wisdom teaching and admonishing one anotherteaching and admonishing one another [with] psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs[with] psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs
with thankfulnesswith thankfulness singing in your hearts to God singing in your hearts to God
Col 3:16Col 3:16
Grammatical analysisGrammatical analysis
Content: How many audiences are there?What should songs do?
intentional, precise ideasintentional, precise ideas
Grammatical analysisGrammatical analysis
Content: How many audiences are there?What should songs do?
What types of songs?
intentional, precise ideasintentional, precise ideas
Let the word of Christ richly dwell within youLet the word of Christ richly dwell within you
with all wisdomwith all wisdom teaching and admonishing one anotherteaching and admonishing one another [with] psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs[with] psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs
with thankfulnesswith thankfulness singing in your hearts to God singing in your hearts to God
Col 3:16Col 3:16
Grammatical analysisGrammatical analysis
Content: How many audiences are there?What should songs do?
What types of songs?
intentional, precise ideasintentional, precise ideas
Let the word of Christ richly dwell within youLet the word of Christ richly dwell within you
with all wisdomwith all wisdom teaching and admonishing one anotherteaching and admonishing one another [with] psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs[with] psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs
with thankfulnesswith thankfulness singing in your hearts to God singing in your hearts to God
Col 3:16Col 3:16
Summary of content analysisSummary of content analysis
Christocentric focusChristocentric focusLet Christ dwell richlyLet Christ dwell richly
Teaching/warning function of songsTeaching/warning function of songsTeaching and admonishingTeaching and admonishing
Variety of songsVariety of songsPsalms, hymns, Spirit-inspired songsPsalms, hymns, Spirit-inspired songs
Two audiences Two audiences Singing to one another --> horizontalSinging to one another --> horizontalSinging to God --> vertical Singing to God --> vertical
Christocentric focusChristocentric focusLet Christ dwell richlyLet Christ dwell richly
Teaching/warning function of songsTeaching/warning function of songsTeaching and admonishingTeaching and admonishing
Variety of songsVariety of songsPsalms, hymns, Spirit-inspired songsPsalms, hymns, Spirit-inspired songs
Two audiences Two audiences Singing to one another --> horizontalSinging to one another --> horizontalSinging to God --> vertical Singing to God --> vertical
Let the word of Christ richly dwell within youLet the word of Christ richly dwell within you
with all wisdomwith all wisdom teaching and admonishing one anotherteaching and admonishing one another [with] [with] psalms, hymns, and spiritual songspsalms, hymns, and spiritual songs
with thankfulnesswith thankfulness singing in your hearts to God singing in your hearts to God
Col 3:16Col 3:16
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Memorize Col 3:16 NASBMemorize Col 3:16 NASB
Let the word of Christ Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you, richly dwell within you,
with all wisdom with all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another teaching and admonishing one another with psalms, hymns, & spiritual songs, with psalms, hymns, & spiritual songs,
singing with thankfulness singing with thankfulness in your hearts to God. in your hearts to God.
Let the word of Christ Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you, richly dwell within you,
with all wisdom with all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another teaching and admonishing one another with psalms, hymns, & spiritual songs, with psalms, hymns, & spiritual songs,
singing with thankfulness singing with thankfulness in your hearts to God. in your hearts to God.
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Memorize Col 3:16 NASBMemorize Col 3:16 NASB
Let the w_____ of Let the w_____ of ____________________ richly dwell w_______ you, richly dwell w_______ you,
with all wisdom with all wisdom t______ and admonishing o__ ______ t______ and admonishing o__ ______ with psalms, h____, & spiritual songs, with psalms, h____, & spiritual songs,
singing with thankfulness singing with thankfulness in your hearts to G___. in your hearts to G___.
Let the w_____ of Let the w_____ of ____________________ richly dwell w_______ you, richly dwell w_______ you,
with all wisdom with all wisdom t______ and admonishing o__ ______ t______ and admonishing o__ ______ with psalms, h____, & spiritual songs, with psalms, h____, & spiritual songs,
singing with thankfulness singing with thankfulness in your hearts to G___. in your hearts to G___.
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Memorize Col 3:16 NASBMemorize Col 3:16 NASB
Let the word of Christ Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you, richly dwell within you,
with all wisdom with all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another teaching and admonishing one another with psalms, hymns, & spiritual songs, with psalms, hymns, & spiritual songs,
singing with thankfulness singing with thankfulness in your hearts to God. in your hearts to God.
Let the word of Christ Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you, richly dwell within you,
with all wisdom with all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another teaching and admonishing one another with psalms, hymns, & spiritual songs, with psalms, hymns, & spiritual songs,
singing with thankfulness singing with thankfulness in your hearts to God. in your hearts to God.
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Memorize Col 3:16 NASBMemorize Col 3:16 NASB
Let the w_____ of ______ Let the w_____ of ______ r_____ d_____ w______ you, r_____ d_____ w______ you,
with all w_____ with all w_____ t______ and a__________ one a_____ t______ and a__________ one a_____ with p_____, _____, & ________ songs, with p_____, _____, & ________ songs,
s______ with th_________ s______ with th_________ in your h_____ to ____. in your h_____ to ____.
Let the w_____ of ______ Let the w_____ of ______ r_____ d_____ w______ you, r_____ d_____ w______ you,
with all w_____ with all w_____ t______ and a__________ one a_____ t______ and a__________ one a_____ with p_____, _____, & ________ songs, with p_____, _____, & ________ songs,
s______ with th_________ s______ with th_________ in your h_____ to ____. in your h_____ to ____.
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Memorize Col 3:16 NASBMemorize Col 3:16 NASB
Let the word of Christ Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you, richly dwell within you,
with all wisdom with all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another teaching and admonishing one another with psalms, hymns, & spiritual songs, with psalms, hymns, & spiritual songs,
singing with thankfulness singing with thankfulness in your hearts to God. in your hearts to God.
Let the word of Christ Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you, richly dwell within you,
with all wisdom with all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another teaching and admonishing one another with psalms, hymns, & spiritual songs, with psalms, hymns, & spiritual songs,
singing with thankfulness singing with thankfulness in your hearts to God. in your hearts to God.
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Let the word of Christ richly dwell…by means of psalms, hymns, spiritual songsLet the word of Christ richly dwell…by means of psalms, hymns, spiritual songs
The The words spokenwords spoken by Christ by ChristThe The teachingsteachings of Christ of ChristThe The message, mission, significancemessage, mission, significance of Christ of Christ
The The words spokenwords spoken by Christ by ChristThe The teachingsteachings of Christ of ChristThe The message, mission, significancemessage, mission, significance of Christ of Christ
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Let the word of Christ richly dwell…by means of psalms, hymns, spiritual songsLet the word of Christ richly dwell…by means of psalms, hymns, spiritual songs
The The words spokenwords spoken by Christ by ChristThe The teachingsteachings of Christ of ChristThe The message, mission, significancemessage, mission, significance of Christ of Christ““For me to live is Christ, and to die is gain” (motto)For me to live is Christ, and to die is gain” (motto)
The The words spokenwords spoken by Christ by ChristThe The teachingsteachings of Christ of ChristThe The message, mission, significancemessage, mission, significance of Christ of Christ““For me to live is Christ, and to die is gain” (motto)For me to live is Christ, and to die is gain” (motto)
Christocentric focusChristocentric focus
His life, death, resurrection, returnHis life, death, resurrection, return
Doctrines flowing from his life workDoctrines flowing from his life work
Justification by faithJustification by faith
Think “Think “Christ”Christ” when selecting songs! when selecting songs!
Christocentric focusChristocentric focus
His life, death, resurrection, returnHis life, death, resurrection, return
Doctrines flowing from his life workDoctrines flowing from his life work
Justification by faithJustification by faith
Think “Think “Christ”Christ” when selecting songs! when selecting songs!
New Testament hymns
Heavily Christological
Heavily theological
Long and complex!
Thoughts about Christ are developedInsight grows after multiple readings
He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For by him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers, or rulers or authorities; all things were created by him and for him.
Col 1:15-17 NIV
New Testament hymn (stanza 1)
And he is the head of the body, the church;he is the beginning and the firstborn from among the dead, so that in everything he might have the supremacy.For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him,And through him to reconcile to himself all things,Whether things on earth or things in heaven,By making peace through his blood shed on the cross.
Col 1:18-21 NIV
New Testament hymn (stanza 2)
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Let the word of Christ richly dwell…by means of psalms, hymns, spiritual songsLet the word of Christ richly dwell…by means of psalms, hymns, spiritual songs
Live in you, abide in youFind a home in you, become part of you
A practical idea? Is this your expA practical idea? Is this your experience?Do you hum worship songs unconsciously? Can’t shake the melody?
One of my college students:They’re catchy and get stuck in my head and stay with me pleasantly through the day
Live in you, abide in youFind a home in you, become part of you
A practical idea? Is this your expA practical idea? Is this your experience?Do you hum worship songs unconsciously? Can’t shake the melody?
One of my college students:They’re catchy and get stuck in my head and stay with me pleasantly through the day
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Let the word of Christ richly dwell…by means of psalms, hymns, spiritual songsLet the word of Christ richly dwell…by means of psalms, hymns, spiritual songs
Reflecting on itInternalizing itGetting it into your heart and soul
All thoughts captive to Christ
A means of spiritual warfare Clothing yourself with a spiritual song!
A means of spiritual formation
Reflecting on itInternalizing itGetting it into your heart and soul
All thoughts captive to Christ
A means of spiritual warfare Clothing yourself with a spiritual song!
A means of spiritual formation
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Let the word of Christ richly dwell…by means of psalms, hymns, spiritual songsLet the word of Christ richly dwell…by means of psalms, hymns, spiritual songs
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Let the word of Christ richly dwell…by means of psalms, hymns, spiritual songsLet the word of Christ richly dwell…by means of psalms, hymns, spiritual songs
Richly = abundantly?Richly = abundantly?Richly = abundantly?Richly = abundantly?
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Let the word of Christ richly dwell…by means of psalms, hymns, spiritual songsLet the word of Christ richly dwell…by means of psalms, hymns, spiritual songs
Richly = abundantly?Richly = abundantly?Richly = in a constantly new way?Richly = in a constantly new way?Richly = abundantly?Richly = abundantly?Richly = in a constantly new way?Richly = in a constantly new way?
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Let the word of Christ richly dwell…by means of psalms, hymns, spiritual songsLet the word of Christ richly dwell…by means of psalms, hymns, spiritual songs
Could musical richness be implied?Could musical richness be implied?Could musical richness be implied?Could musical richness be implied?
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Let the word of Christ richly dwell…by means of psalms, hymns, spiritual songsLet the word of Christ richly dwell…by means of psalms, hymns, spiritual songs
Could musical richness be implied?Could musical richness be implied?richness of rhymerichness of rhyme
Could musical richness be implied?Could musical richness be implied?richness of rhymerichness of rhyme
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Let the word of Christ richly dwell…by means of psalms, hymns, spiritual songsLet the word of Christ richly dwell…by means of psalms, hymns, spiritual songs
Could musical richness be implied?Could musical richness be implied?richness of rhymerichness of rhymerichness of rhythmrichness of rhythm
Could musical richness be implied?Could musical richness be implied?richness of rhymerichness of rhymerichness of rhythmrichness of rhythm
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Let the word of Christ richly dwell…by means of psalms, hymns, spiritual songsLet the word of Christ richly dwell…by means of psalms, hymns, spiritual songs
Could musical richness be implied?Could musical richness be implied?richness of rhymerichness of rhymerichness of rhythmrichness of rhythmrichness of timbrerichness of timbre
Could musical richness be implied?Could musical richness be implied?richness of rhymerichness of rhymerichness of rhythmrichness of rhythmrichness of timbrerichness of timbre
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Let the word of Christ richly dwell…by means of psalms, hymns, spiritual songsLet the word of Christ richly dwell…by means of psalms, hymns, spiritual songs
Could musical richness be implied?Could musical richness be implied?richness of rhymerichness of rhymerichness of rhythmrichness of rhythmrichness of timbrerichness of timbrerichness of texturerichness of texture
Could musical richness be implied?Could musical richness be implied?richness of rhymerichness of rhymerichness of rhythmrichness of rhythmrichness of timbrerichness of timbrerichness of texturerichness of texture
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Let the word of Christ richly dwell…by means of psalms, hymns, spiritual songsLet the word of Christ richly dwell…by means of psalms, hymns, spiritual songs
Could musical richness be implied?Could musical richness be implied?richness of rhymerichness of rhymerichness of rhythmrichness of rhythmrichness of timbrerichness of timbrerichness of texturerichness of texture
Doesn’t music enrich words?Doesn’t music enrich words?
Could musical richness be implied?Could musical richness be implied?richness of rhymerichness of rhymerichness of rhythmrichness of rhythmrichness of timbrerichness of timbrerichness of texturerichness of texture
Doesn’t music enrich words?Doesn’t music enrich words?
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Let the word of Christ richly dwell…by means of psalms, hymns, spiritual songsLet the word of Christ richly dwell…by means of psalms, hymns, spiritual songs
Could musical richness be implied?Could musical richness be implied?richness of rhymerichness of rhymerichness of rhythmrichness of rhythmrichness of timbrerichness of timbrerichness of texturerichness of texture
Doesn’t music enrich words?Doesn’t music enrich words?Doesn’t music highten words?Doesn’t music highten words?
Could musical richness be implied?Could musical richness be implied?richness of rhymerichness of rhymerichness of rhythmrichness of rhythmrichness of timbrerichness of timbrerichness of texturerichness of texture
Doesn’t music enrich words?Doesn’t music enrich words?Doesn’t music highten words?Doesn’t music highten words?
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Why did Paul use 3 terms? Why did Paul use 3 terms?
Psalms Psalms HymnsHymns
Spiritual songsSpiritual songs
Why did Paul use 3 terms? Why did Paul use 3 terms?
Psalms Psalms HymnsHymns
Spiritual songsSpiritual songs
The 3 terms suggest richness of The 3 terms suggest richness of content, form, and stylecontent, form, and style
Let the word of Christ richly dwell…by means of psalms, hymns, spiritual songsLet the word of Christ richly dwell…by means of psalms, hymns, spiritual songs
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Is something lacking in our songs today?Is something lacking in our songs today?
Does your worship Does your worship have as much variety have as much variety
as the as the New Testament Church?New Testament Church?
Is something lacking in our songs today?Is something lacking in our songs today?
Does your worship Does your worship have as much variety have as much variety
as the as the New Testament Church?New Testament Church?
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Argument for Variety1. Early Church had richness1. Early Church had richness
Took 3 terms to describe full range of formsTook 3 terms to describe full range of forms1. Early Church had richness1. Early Church had richness
Took 3 terms to describe full range of formsTook 3 terms to describe full range of forms
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Argument for Variety1. Early Church had richness1. Early Church had richness
Took 3 terms to describe full range of formsTook 3 terms to describe full range of forms1. Early Church had richness1. Early Church had richness
Took 3 terms to describe full range of formsTook 3 terms to describe full range of forms
Multiple terms point to Multiple terms point to richnessrichness of gospelof gospel Multiple terms point to Multiple terms point to richnessrichness of formof form
Let the word of Christ dwell Let the word of Christ dwell richlyrichly
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Argument for Variety1. Early Church had richness1. Early Church had richness
Took 3 terms to describe full range of formsTook 3 terms to describe full range of forms
2. Cultural pluralism inspired variety2. Cultural pluralism inspired variety
1. Early Church had richness1. Early Church had richnessTook 3 terms to describe full range of formsTook 3 terms to describe full range of forms
2. Cultural pluralism inspired variety2. Cultural pluralism inspired variety
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Colossae was pluralisticColossae was pluralisticColossae was pluralisticColossae was pluralistic
EgyptiansEgyptians
PersiansPersians
AnatoliansAnatoliansRomansRomans
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EphesusEphesus was even was even moremore diverse culturally diverse culturallyEphesusEphesus was even was even moremore diverse culturally diverse culturally
JerusalemJerusalemBabylonianBabylonian
JewsJews
EgyptiansEgyptians
PersiansPersians
AnatoliansAnatoliansRomansRomans
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Took 3 terms to describe full range of formsTook 3 terms to describe full range of forms
2. Cultural pluralism inspired variety2. Cultural pluralism inspired variety
1. Early Church had richness1. Early Church had richnessTook 3 terms to describe full range of formsTook 3 terms to describe full range of forms
2. Cultural pluralism inspired variety2. Cultural pluralism inspired variety
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Argument for Variety1. Early Church had richness1. Early Church had richness
Took 3 terms to describe full range of formsTook 3 terms to describe full range of forms
2. Cultural pluralism inspired variety2. Cultural pluralism inspired variety3. Psalms display immense variety3. Psalms display immense variety
1. Early Church had richness1. Early Church had richnessTook 3 terms to describe full range of formsTook 3 terms to describe full range of forms
2. Cultural pluralism inspired variety2. Cultural pluralism inspired variety3. Psalms display immense variety3. Psalms display immense variety
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Argument for Variety1. Early Church had richness1. Early Church had richness
Took 3 terms to describe full range of formsTook 3 terms to describe full range of forms
2. Cultural pluralism inspired variety2. Cultural pluralism inspired variety3. Psalms display immense variety3. Psalms display immense variety
Sweep of timeSweep of time
1. Early Church had richness1. Early Church had richnessTook 3 terms to describe full range of formsTook 3 terms to describe full range of forms
2. Cultural pluralism inspired variety2. Cultural pluralism inspired variety3. Psalms display immense variety3. Psalms display immense variety
Sweep of timeSweep of time
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Psalmsof
Moses
1400 B.C.
Psalmsof
Moses
1400 B.C.
Psalmsof
David
1000 B.C.
Psalmsof
David
1000 B.C.
Postexilic
Psalms
400 B.C.
Postexilic
Psalms
400 B.C.
1000 years1000 years
1. Early Church had richness1. Early Church had richnessTook 3 terms to describe full range of formsTook 3 terms to describe full range of forms
2. Cultural pluralism inspired variety2. Cultural pluralism inspired variety3. Psalms display immense variety3. Psalms display immense variety
Sweep of time Sweep of time
1. Early Church had richness1. Early Church had richnessTook 3 terms to describe full range of formsTook 3 terms to describe full range of forms
2. Cultural pluralism inspired variety2. Cultural pluralism inspired variety3. Psalms display immense variety3. Psalms display immense variety
Sweep of time Sweep of time
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Argument for Variety1. Early Church had richness1. Early Church had richness
Took 3 terms to describe full range of formsTook 3 terms to describe full range of forms
2. Cultural pluralism inspired variety2. Cultural pluralism inspired variety3. Psalms display immense variety3. Psalms display immense variety
Sweep of timeSweep of time1000 years of history1000 years of history
Gamut of feelingsGamut of feelingsJoy to desolation Joy to desolation
1. Early Church had richness1. Early Church had richnessTook 3 terms to describe full range of formsTook 3 terms to describe full range of forms
2. Cultural pluralism inspired variety2. Cultural pluralism inspired variety3. Psalms display immense variety3. Psalms display immense variety
Sweep of timeSweep of time1000 years of history1000 years of history
Gamut of feelingsGamut of feelingsJoy to desolation Joy to desolation
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Argument for Variety1. Early Church had richness1. Early Church had richness
Took 3 terms to describe full range of formsTook 3 terms to describe full range of forms
2. Cultural pluralism inspired variety2. Cultural pluralism inspired variety3. Psalms display immense variety3. Psalms display immense variety
Sweep of timeSweep of time1000 years of history1000 years of history
Gamut of feelingsGamut of feelingsJoy to desolation Joy to desolation
Variety of stylesVariety of stylesComplex/acrostic, simple/repetitiousComplex/acrostic, simple/repetitious
1. Early Church had richness1. Early Church had richnessTook 3 terms to describe full range of formsTook 3 terms to describe full range of forms
2. Cultural pluralism inspired variety2. Cultural pluralism inspired variety3. Psalms display immense variety3. Psalms display immense variety
Sweep of timeSweep of time1000 years of history1000 years of history
Gamut of feelingsGamut of feelingsJoy to desolation Joy to desolation
Variety of stylesVariety of stylesComplex/acrostic, simple/repetitiousComplex/acrostic, simple/repetitious
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1. Early Church had richness1. Early Church had richnessTook 3 terms to describe full range of formsTook 3 terms to describe full range of forms
2. Cultural pluralism inspired variety2. Cultural pluralism inspired variety3. Psalms display immense variety3. Psalms display immense variety
Sweep of timeSweep of time1000 years of history1000 years of history
Gamut of feelingsGamut of feelingsJoy to desolation Joy to desolation
Variety of stylesVariety of stylesComplex/acrostic, simple/repetitiousComplex/acrostic, simple/repetitious
Variety of typesVariety of typesHistorical, Personal Historical, Personal Lament, Thanksgiving, Petition, ProphecyLament, Thanksgiving, Petition, Prophecy
1. Early Church had richness1. Early Church had richnessTook 3 terms to describe full range of formsTook 3 terms to describe full range of forms
2. Cultural pluralism inspired variety2. Cultural pluralism inspired variety3. Psalms display immense variety3. Psalms display immense variety
Sweep of timeSweep of time1000 years of history1000 years of history
Gamut of feelingsGamut of feelingsJoy to desolation Joy to desolation
Variety of stylesVariety of stylesComplex/acrostic, simple/repetitiousComplex/acrostic, simple/repetitious
Variety of typesVariety of typesHistorical, Personal Historical, Personal Lament, Thanksgiving, Petition, ProphecyLament, Thanksgiving, Petition, Prophecy
If you made a book out of your songs, would it have the
variety of the Psalms?
If you made a book out of your songs, would it have the
variety of the Psalms?
Do we preserve the
“best” from the past?
Do we preserve the
“best” from the past?Jazz culture continues to perform “standards”
Jazz culture continues to perform “standards”
But our classic hymns are dyingBut our classic
hymns are dying
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What do these terms mean?Psalms, Hymns, Spiritual songs
What do these terms mean?Meaning has changed over time
Bible timesSongs–a general term
Psalms & hymns–interchangeable Each has a “psalm”? (translated “hymn”) I Cor
14:26 When they had sung a “hymn” (psalm?) Matt 26:30
Spiritual songs––discussed on next slide
Meaning has changed over timeBible times
Songs–a general term
Psalms & hymns–interchangeable Each has a “psalm”? (translated “hymn”) I Cor
14:26 When they had sung a “hymn” (psalm?) Matt 26:30
Spiritual songs––discussed on next slide
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Spiritual songs?Spiritual songs?What is Paul’s intent? 3 possibilitiesWhat is Paul’s intent? 3 possibilitiesWhat is Paul’s intent? 3 possibilitiesWhat is Paul’s intent? 3 possibilities
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Spiritual songs?Spiritual songs?What is Paul’s intent? 3 possibilitiesWhat is Paul’s intent? 3 possibilities
Spiritual songsSpiritual songs
Spiritual psalms, hymns, songsSpiritual psalms, hymns, songs
Spirit Spirit songs, songs that are Spirit-inspired songs, songs that are Spirit-inspired
What is Paul’s intent? 3 possibilitiesWhat is Paul’s intent? 3 possibilitiesSpiritual songsSpiritual songs
Spiritual psalms, hymns, songsSpiritual psalms, hymns, songs
Spirit Spirit songs, songs that are Spirit-inspired songs, songs that are Spirit-inspired
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Spiritual songs?Spiritual songs?What is Paul’s intent? 3 possibilitiesWhat is Paul’s intent? 3 possibilities
Spiritual songsSpiritual songsSpiritualSpiritual qualifies the general word qualifies the general word songsong
Usual translation—sensible
Spiritual psalms, hymns, songsSpiritual psalms, hymns, songs
Spirit Spirit songs, songs that are Spirit-inspired songs, songs that are Spirit-inspired
What is Paul’s intent? 3 possibilitiesWhat is Paul’s intent? 3 possibilitiesSpiritual songsSpiritual songs
SpiritualSpiritual qualifies the general word qualifies the general word songsong Usual translation—sensible
Spiritual psalms, hymns, songsSpiritual psalms, hymns, songs
Spirit Spirit songs, songs that are Spirit-inspired songs, songs that are Spirit-inspired
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Spiritual songs?Spiritual songs?What is Paul’s intent? 3 possibilitiesWhat is Paul’s intent? 3 possibilities
Spiritual songsSpiritual songsSpiritualSpiritual qualifies the general word qualifies the general word songsong
Usual translation—sensible
Spiritual psalms, hymns, songsSpiritual psalms, hymns, songsSpiritualSpiritual modifies all 3 modifies all 3
Spirit Spirit songs, songs that are Spirit-inspired songs, songs that are Spirit-inspired
What is Paul’s intent? 3 possibilitiesWhat is Paul’s intent? 3 possibilitiesSpiritual songsSpiritual songs
SpiritualSpiritual qualifies the general word qualifies the general word songsong Usual translation—sensible
Spiritual psalms, hymns, songsSpiritual psalms, hymns, songsSpiritualSpiritual modifies all 3 modifies all 3
Spirit Spirit songs, songs that are Spirit-inspired songs, songs that are Spirit-inspired
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Spiritual songs?Spiritual songs?What is Paul’s intent? 3 possibilitiesWhat is Paul’s intent? 3 possibilities
Spiritual songsSpiritual songsSpiritualSpiritual qualifies the general word qualifies the general word songsong
Usual translation—sensible
Spiritual psalms, hymns, songsSpiritual psalms, hymns, songsSpiritualSpiritual modifies all 3 modifies all 3
Spirit Spirit songs, songs that are Spirit-inspired songs, songs that are Spirit-inspired SpiritualSpiritual could be translated could be translated SpiritSpirit
What is Paul’s intent? 3 possibilitiesWhat is Paul’s intent? 3 possibilitiesSpiritual songsSpiritual songs
SpiritualSpiritual qualifies the general word qualifies the general word songsong Usual translation—sensible
Spiritual psalms, hymns, songsSpiritual psalms, hymns, songsSpiritualSpiritual modifies all 3 modifies all 3
Spirit Spirit songs, songs that are Spirit-inspired songs, songs that are Spirit-inspired SpiritualSpiritual could be translated could be translated SpiritSpirit
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Spiritual songs?Spiritual songs?What is Paul’s intent? 3 possibilitiesWhat is Paul’s intent? 3 possibilities
Spiritual songsSpiritual songsSpiritualSpiritual qualifies the general word qualifies the general word songsong
Usual translation—sensible
Spiritual psalms, hymns, songsSpiritual psalms, hymns, songsSpiritualSpiritual modifies all 3 modifies all 3
Spirit Spirit songs, songs that are Spirit-inspired songs, songs that are Spirit-inspired SpiritualSpiritual could be translated could be translated SpiritSpirit
Spirit-inspired hymns in hymn books
What is Paul’s intent? 3 possibilitiesWhat is Paul’s intent? 3 possibilitiesSpiritual songsSpiritual songs
SpiritualSpiritual qualifies the general word qualifies the general word songsong Usual translation—sensible
Spiritual psalms, hymns, songsSpiritual psalms, hymns, songsSpiritualSpiritual modifies all 3 modifies all 3
Spirit Spirit songs, songs that are Spirit-inspired songs, songs that are Spirit-inspired SpiritualSpiritual could be translated could be translated SpiritSpirit
Spirit-inspired hymns in hymn books
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Spiritual songs?Spiritual songs?What is Paul’s intent? 3 possibilitiesWhat is Paul’s intent? 3 possibilities
Spiritual songsSpiritual songsSpiritualSpiritual qualifies the general word qualifies the general word songsong
Usual translation—sensible
Spiritual psalms, hymns, songsSpiritual psalms, hymns, songsSpiritualSpiritual modifies all 3 modifies all 3
Spirit Spirit songs, songs that are Spirit-inspired songs, songs that are Spirit-inspired SpiritualSpiritual could be translated could be translated SpiritSpirit
Spirit-inspired hymns in hymn booksImpromptu, improvised songs
What is Paul’s intent? 3 possibilitiesWhat is Paul’s intent? 3 possibilitiesSpiritual songsSpiritual songs
SpiritualSpiritual qualifies the general word qualifies the general word songsong Usual translation—sensible
Spiritual psalms, hymns, songsSpiritual psalms, hymns, songsSpiritualSpiritual modifies all 3 modifies all 3
Spirit Spirit songs, songs that are Spirit-inspired songs, songs that are Spirit-inspired SpiritualSpiritual could be translated could be translated SpiritSpirit
Spirit-inspired hymns in hymn booksImpromptu, improvised songs
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Spiritual songs?Spiritual songs?What is Paul’s intent? 3 possibilitiesWhat is Paul’s intent? 3 possibilities
Spiritual songsSpiritual songsSpiritualSpiritual qualifies the general word qualifies the general word songsong
Usual translation—sensible
Spiritual psalms, hymns, songsSpiritual psalms, hymns, songsSpiritualSpiritual modifies all 3 modifies all 3
Spirit Spirit songs, songs that are Spirit-inspired songs, songs that are Spirit-inspired SpiritualSpiritual could be translated could be translated SpiritSpirit
Spirit-inspired hymns in hymn booksImpromptu, improvised songs
Charismatic solo
What is Paul’s intent? 3 possibilitiesWhat is Paul’s intent? 3 possibilitiesSpiritual songsSpiritual songs
SpiritualSpiritual qualifies the general word qualifies the general word songsong Usual translation—sensible
Spiritual psalms, hymns, songsSpiritual psalms, hymns, songsSpiritualSpiritual modifies all 3 modifies all 3
Spirit Spirit songs, songs that are Spirit-inspired songs, songs that are Spirit-inspired SpiritualSpiritual could be translated could be translated SpiritSpirit
Spirit-inspired hymns in hymn booksImpromptu, improvised songs
Charismatic solo
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Spiritual songs?Spiritual songs?What is Paul’s intent? 3 possibilitiesWhat is Paul’s intent? 3 possibilities
Spiritual songsSpiritual songsSpiritualSpiritual qualifies the general word qualifies the general word songsong
Usual translation—sensible
Spiritual psalms, hymns, songsSpiritual psalms, hymns, songsSpiritualSpiritual modifies all 3 modifies all 3
Spirit Spirit songs, songs that are Spirit-inspired songs, songs that are Spirit-inspired SpiritualSpiritual could be translated could be translated SpiritSpirit
Spirit-inspired hymns in hymn booksImpromptu, improvised songs
Charismatic soloSinging in the Spirit (group)
What is Paul’s intent? 3 possibilitiesWhat is Paul’s intent? 3 possibilitiesSpiritual songsSpiritual songs
SpiritualSpiritual qualifies the general word qualifies the general word songsong Usual translation—sensible
Spiritual psalms, hymns, songsSpiritual psalms, hymns, songsSpiritualSpiritual modifies all 3 modifies all 3
Spirit Spirit songs, songs that are Spirit-inspired songs, songs that are Spirit-inspired SpiritualSpiritual could be translated could be translated SpiritSpirit
Spirit-inspired hymns in hymn booksImpromptu, improvised songs
Charismatic soloSinging in the Spirit (group)
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Spiritual songs?Spiritual songs?What is Paul’s intent? 3 possibilitiesWhat is Paul’s intent? 3 possibilities
Spiritual songsSpiritual songsSpiritualSpiritual qualifies the general word qualifies the general word songsong
Usual translation—sensible
Spiritual psalms, hymns, songsSpiritual psalms, hymns, songsSpiritualSpiritual modifies all 3 modifies all 3
Spirit Spirit songs, songs that are Spirit-inspired songs, songs that are Spirit-inspired SpiritualSpiritual could be translated could be translated SpiritSpirit
Spirit-inspired hymns in hymn booksImpromptu, improvised songs
Charismatic soloSinging in the Spirit (group)
Probably not singing in unknown tonguesBecause these songs teach - intelligible
What is Paul’s intent? 3 possibilitiesWhat is Paul’s intent? 3 possibilitiesSpiritual songsSpiritual songs
SpiritualSpiritual qualifies the general word qualifies the general word songsong Usual translation—sensible
Spiritual psalms, hymns, songsSpiritual psalms, hymns, songsSpiritualSpiritual modifies all 3 modifies all 3
Spirit Spirit songs, songs that are Spirit-inspired songs, songs that are Spirit-inspired SpiritualSpiritual could be translated could be translated SpiritSpirit
Spirit-inspired hymns in hymn booksImpromptu, improvised songs
Charismatic soloSinging in the Spirit (group)
Probably not singing in unknown tonguesBecause these songs teach - intelligible
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Strongly presents two roles for musicStrongly presents two roles for musicTeaching (didactic)Teaching (didactic)Admonishing (exhorting, convicting)Admonishing (exhorting, convicting)
ImplicationsImplicationsOur songs Our songs shouldshould teach & admonish teach & admonish
Are our texts long enough to teach?Are our texts long enough to teach?Are short choruses long enough to teach?Are short choruses long enough to teach?
Strongly presents two roles for musicStrongly presents two roles for musicTeaching (didactic)Teaching (didactic)Admonishing (exhorting, convicting)Admonishing (exhorting, convicting)
ImplicationsImplicationsOur songs Our songs shouldshould teach & admonish teach & admonish
Are our texts long enough to teach?Are our texts long enough to teach?Are short choruses long enough to teach?Are short choruses long enough to teach?
Collosians 3:16Collosians 3:16
Collosians 3:16Collosians 3:16
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Strongly presents two roles for musicStrongly presents two roles for musicTeaching (didactic)Teaching (didactic)Admonishing (exhorting, convicting)Admonishing (exhorting, convicting)
ImplicationsImplicationsOur songs Our songs shouldshould teach & admonish teach & admonish
Are our texts long enough to teach?Are our texts long enough to teach?Are short choruses long enough to teach?Are short choruses long enough to teach?
Are words more important than the tunes?Are words more important than the tunes?
Strongly presents two roles for musicStrongly presents two roles for musicTeaching (didactic)Teaching (didactic)Admonishing (exhorting, convicting)Admonishing (exhorting, convicting)
ImplicationsImplicationsOur songs Our songs shouldshould teach & admonish teach & admonish
Are our texts long enough to teach?Are our texts long enough to teach?Are short choruses long enough to teach?Are short choruses long enough to teach?
Are words more important than the tunes?Are words more important than the tunes?
Collosians 3:16Collosians 3:16
Collosians 3:16Collosians 3:16
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Biola college studentsBiola college students
Shrug off the teaching aspect of songsDon’t take Paul seriously “Teach & admonish one another”
Aren’t songs for celebration, enjoyment?I haven’t been taught by worship songs
They don’t expect to be taught by songsThey don’t think of songs as instruction
Shrug off the teaching aspect of songsDon’t take Paul seriously “Teach & admonish one another”
Aren’t songs for celebration, enjoyment?I haven’t been taught by worship songs
They don’t expect to be taught by songsThey don’t think of songs as instruction
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In worship we sing aboutIn worship we sing about who Christ iswho Christ is
what Christ has donewhat Christ has done
While extolling we are proclaiming something!While extolling we are proclaiming something!
Songs are our mostSongs are our mostoverlooked,overlooked,
unrecognized unrecognized teaching resourceteaching resource
In worship we sing aboutIn worship we sing about who Christ iswho Christ is
what Christ has donewhat Christ has done
While extolling we are proclaiming something!While extolling we are proclaiming something!
Songs are our mostSongs are our mostoverlooked,overlooked,
unrecognized unrecognized teaching resourceteaching resource
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Worship leader has a preaching, teaching roleWorship leader has a preaching, teaching role
Uses someone else’s wordsUses someone else’s words
Not traditional teaching, Not traditional teaching, but preaching, teaching nonethelessbut preaching, teaching nonetheless
Worship leader has a Worship leader has a pastoral rolepastoral role Chooses the songs that feed the sheepChooses the songs that feed the sheep
AllAll the major doctrines should be addressed thru song the major doctrines should be addressed thru song
And what about the And what about the women?women?
Worship leader has a preaching, teaching roleWorship leader has a preaching, teaching role
Uses someone else’s wordsUses someone else’s words
Not traditional teaching, Not traditional teaching, but preaching, teaching nonethelessbut preaching, teaching nonetheless
Worship leader has a Worship leader has a pastoral rolepastoral role Chooses the songs that feed the sheepChooses the songs that feed the sheep
AllAll the major doctrines should be addressed thru song the major doctrines should be addressed thru song
And what about the And what about the women?women?
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Worship Choruses can teachWorship Choruses can teachLord, I lift your name on highLord, I lift your name on high
You came from heaven to earthYou came from heaven to earth to show the wayto show the wayFrom the earth to the crossFrom the earth to the cross my debt to paymy debt to payFrom the cross to the graveFrom the cross to the graveFrom the grave to the skyFrom the grave to the skyLord I lift you name on highLord I lift you name on high
Lord, I lift your name on highLord, I lift your name on high
You came from heaven to earthYou came from heaven to earth to show the wayto show the wayFrom the earth to the crossFrom the earth to the cross my debt to paymy debt to payFrom the cross to the graveFrom the cross to the graveFrom the grave to the skyFrom the grave to the skyLord I lift you name on highLord I lift you name on high
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Do New Testament Hymns teach?Do New Testament Hymns teach?Do New Testament Hymns teach?Do New Testament Hymns teach?
Yes!Yes!Yes!Yes!
He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation.
Col 1:15-18 NIV
He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation.
For by him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers, or rulers or authorities; all things were created by him and for him.
Col 1:15-18 NIV
He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation.
For by him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers, or rulers or authorities; all things were created by him and for him.
And he is the head of the body, the church: he is the beginning and the firstborn from among the dead so that in everything be might have the supremacy.
Col 1:15-18 NIV
He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation.
For by him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers, or rulers or authorities; all things were created by him and for him.
And he is the head of the body, the church: he is the beginning and the firstborn from among the dead so that in everything be might have the supremacy.
Col 1:15-18 NIVNew Testament hymns teach!
He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation.
For by him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers, or rulers or authorities; all things were created by him and for him.
And he is the head of the body, the church: he is the beginning and the firstborn from among the dead so that in everything be might have the supremacy.
Col 1:15-18 NIVRicher content than our songs
Song of ZechariahPraise be to the Lord, the God of Israel, because he has come and has redeemed his people. He has raised up a horn of salvation for us …to show mercy … to remember his holy covenant…
Song of ZechariahPraise be to the Lord, the God of Israel, because he has come and has redeemed his people. He has raised up a horn of salvation for us …to show mercy … to remember his holy covenant…
You my child will be called a prophet of the Most High … to give his people knowledge of salvation through the forgiveness of sins…to shine on those living in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the path of peace.
Luke 1:67-80
Song of ZechariahPraise be to the Lord, the God of Israel, because he has come and has redeemed his people. He has raised up a horn of salvation for us …to show mercy … to remember his holy covenant…
You my child will be called a prophet of the Most High … to give his people knowledge of salvation through the forgiveness of sins…to shine on those living in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the path of peace.
Luke 1:47-52 Richer content than our songs
Compare our chorusCompare our chorus
God is so good,God is so good,God is so good,He’s so good to me.
Compare our chorusCompare our chorus
God is so good,God is so good,God is so good,He’s so good to me.
UsefulBut negligible content
Each perfect gift from heaven’s heightsComes from our Father, God of lights,Who knows full well our ev’ry needAnd ev’ry prayer of faith will heed.(James 1:17)
When we were held by sin’s fierce chain,Hea-ven’s great loss was our great gain,For grasping not this throne aboveChrist came to us: redeeming love!(Phillippians 2:6-8)
Contemporary Doxology by Gary Parrett
You know the grace of Christ, our Lord:Though he was rich, he became poor,That we, through his true poverty,Would be made rich eternally.(2 Corinthians 8:9)
To such a wondrous Servant-King,Our worship we will gladly bring:In sacrifice, henceforth to live.As we’ve received, we freely give.(Romans 12:1; Matthew 10:8)
Contemporary Doxology by Gary Parrett
To God the Father, God the SonAnd God the Spirit, Three-in-OneBe all the glory, pow’r and praiseFrom ev’ry heart through endless days.Amen.(Rev. 5:13)
Contemporary Doxology by Gary Parrett
Superior Content (hymn refrain)Superior Content (hymn refrain)
Living, he loved meDying, he saved meBuried, he carried my sins far awayRising, he justified freely foreverOne day he’s comingO glorious day
New Testament hymns
Heavily Christological
Heavily theological
Long and complex!
Thoughts about Christ are developedInsight grows after multiple readings
Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus:
Who being in the very nature of God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped,
New Testament hymn
Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus:
Who being in the very nature of God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped,
but made himself nothing, taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness.
And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself and became obedient to deatheven the death on a cross!
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Now let’s look at a classic hymnNow let’s look at a classic hymn
that has a that has a
Teaching DimensionTeaching Dimension
Now let’s look at a classic hymnNow let’s look at a classic hymn
that has a that has a
Teaching DimensionTeaching Dimension
Rock of Ages cleft for me
Let me hide myself in thee:
Let the water and the blood,
From thy wounded side which flowed,
Be of sin the double cure,
Save from wrath and make me pure.
[Write a paraphrase of the main idea]
Classic Hymn (Toplady,1775)
Not the labor of my hands
Can fulfill thy law’s demands;
Could my zeal no respite know,
Could my tears forever flow,
All for sin could not atone:
Thou must save and thou alone.
[Write a paraphrase of the main idea]
Classic Hymn (Toplady,1775)
Nothing in my hands I bring
Simply to thy cross I cling;
Naked, come to thee for dress,
Helpless, look to thee for grace
Foul, I too thy fountain fly:
Wash me, Savior, or I die.
[Write a paraphrase of the main idea]
Classic Hymn (Toplady,1775)
While I draw this fleeting breath,
When my eyes shall close in death,
When I soar to worlds unknown,
See thee on thy judgment throne,
Rock of Ages, cleft for me,
Let me hide myself in thee.
[Write a paraphrase of the main idea]
Classic Hymn (Toplady,1775)
While I draw this fleeting breath,
When my eyes shall close in death,
When I soar to worlds unknown,
See thee on thy judgment throne,
Rock of Ages, cleft for me,
Let me hide myself in thee.
[Write a paraphrase of the main idea]
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Classic Hymn (Toplady,1775)
While I draw this fleeting breath,
When my eyes shall close in death,
When I soar to worlds unknown,
See thee on thy judgment throne,
Rock of Ages, cleft for me,
Let me hide myself in thee.
At death and at the final judgment,
Christ will be our sole Advocate, hope
Classic Hymn (Toplady,1775)
The Rock of Ages Lyric
Classic Hymn (Toplady,1775)
The Rock of Ages Lyric
• Thoughts are developed
Classic Hymn (Toplady,1775)
The Rock of Ages Lyric
• Thoughts are developed
• Deals with the heart of the Reformation
Classic Hymn (Toplady,1775)
The Rock of Ages Lyric
• Thoughts are developed
• Deals with the heart of the Reformation
• A serious meditation on the doctrine of
Classic Hymn (Toplady,1775)
The Rock of Ages Lyric
• Thoughts are developed
• Deals with the heart of the Reformation
• A serious meditation on the doctrine of
Justification by Faith
Classic Hymn (Toplady,1775)
The Rock of Ages Lyric
• Thoughts are developed
• Deals with the heart of the Reformation
• A serious meditation on the doctrine of
Justification by FaithValuable! Great lyrics appear
infrequently
Classic Hymn (Toplady,1775)
Our Lyrics must Build up the Body
•Will your song choices stand the test?
Our Lyrics must Build up the Body
•Will your song choices stand the test?Now if anyone builds…with gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, straw, each man’s work will be evident…fire will test each one’s work, of what sort it is…If anyone’s work is burned up, he shall suffer loss. I Cor 3:12-15
Our Lyrics must Build up the Body
•Will your song choices stand the test?Now if anyone builds…with gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, straw, each man’s work will be evident…fire will test each one’s work, of what sort it is…If anyone’s work is burned up, he shall suffer loss. I Cor 3:12-15 • Choosing the songs is a pastoral task•After 7 years of singing your selection of songs,
would your church be built up significantly?
Our Lyrics must Build up the Body
One of my students:
I’ve never been taught by a Hymn
One of my students:
I’ve never been taught by a Hymn
We’ll, maybe you’re singing the wrong songs!
One of my students:
I’ve never been taught by a Hymn
We’ll, maybe you’re singing the wrong songs!
Why is it that many of our songs today do not teach?
One of my students:
I’ve never been taught by a Hymn
We’ll, maybe you’re singing the wrong songs!
Rock of Ages, though, centers on, and develops a Scriptural truth of a high order—justification by faith
Scriptural Basis to Rock of Ages
• Since therefore we have been justified by his
blood, much more shall we be saved by him from
the wrath of God. Rom 5:9
Classic Hymn (Toplady,1775)
Scriptural Basis to Rock of Ages
• Since therefore we have been justified by his
blood, much more shall we be saved by him from
the wrath of God. Rom 5:9
• …that I may gain Christ and be found in him,
not having a righteousness of my own that comes
from the law, but that which comes through faith
in Christ. Phil 3:9
Classic Hymn (Toplady,1775)
Scriptural Basis to Rock of Ages
• Why do you pass judgment on your brother…
For we will all stand before the judgment seat of
God. Rom 14:10
Classic Hymn (Toplady,1775)
Scriptural Basis to Rock of Ages
• Why do you pass judgment on your brother…
For we will all stand before the judgment seat of
God. Rom 14:10
• So then each of us will given an account of
himself before God. Rom 14:12
Classic Hymn (Toplady,1775)
Preaching is for content and worship is for celebration.
Preaching is for content and worship is for celebration.
Wor
ship
Wor
ship
Preac
hing
Preac
hingIsn’t the sermon where the teaching Isn’t the sermon where the teaching
should be?should be? Isn’t the sermon where the teaching Isn’t the sermon where the teaching should be?should be?
Both are called to teach & admonish! Both are called to teach & admonish!
We proclaim him, We proclaim him, admonishing and teaching ...with all wisdom, admonishing and teaching ...with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone perfect in Christ. so that we may present everyone perfect in Christ. Col. 1:28Col. 1:28
We proclaim him, We proclaim him, admonishing and teaching ...with all wisdom, admonishing and teaching ...with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone perfect in Christ. so that we may present everyone perfect in Christ. Col. 1:28Col. 1:28
Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you,Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you,with all wisdom teaching and admonishingwith all wisdom teaching and admonishingwith psalms, hymns, and spiritual songswith psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs Col. 3:16Col. 3:16
Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you,Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you,with all wisdom teaching and admonishingwith all wisdom teaching and admonishingwith psalms, hymns, and spiritual songswith psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs Col. 3:16Col. 3:16
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Protestant Hymn Assignment
Hymn: Immortal, InvisibleProtestant Hymn Assignment
Hymn: Immortal, Invisible
Favorite of CalvinistsFavorite of CalvinistsCenters on God, his nature, characterCenters on God, his nature, character
typical of Calviniststypical of CalvinistsHas transcendent qualityHas transcendent qualityIdeas tumble out rapidly--deep, profoundIdeas tumble out rapidly--deep, profound
hard to understand on first hearinghard to understand on first hearingLet’s sing it!Let’s sing it!
Favorite of CalvinistsFavorite of CalvinistsCenters on God, his nature, characterCenters on God, his nature, character
typical of Calviniststypical of CalvinistsHas transcendent qualityHas transcendent qualityIdeas tumble out rapidly--deep, profoundIdeas tumble out rapidly--deep, profound
hard to understand on first hearinghard to understand on first hearingLet’s sing it!Let’s sing it!
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Immortal, invisible, Immortal, invisible, God only wise,God only wise,In light inaccessible In light inaccessible hid from our eyes.hid from our eyes.Most blessed, most glorious,Most blessed, most glorious,the Ancient of Days,the Ancient of Days,Almighty, victorious,Almighty, victorious,Thy great name we praise.Thy great name we praise.
Immortal, invisible, Immortal, invisible, God only wise,God only wise,In light inaccessible In light inaccessible hid from our eyes.hid from our eyes.Most blessed, most glorious,Most blessed, most glorious,the Ancient of Days,the Ancient of Days,Almighty, victorious,Almighty, victorious,Thy great name we praise.Thy great name we praise.
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Unresting, unhasting,Unresting, unhasting,And silent as light,And silent as light,Nor wanting, nor wasting,Nor wanting, nor wasting,Thou rulest in might;Thou rulest in might;Thy justice like mountains,Thy justice like mountains,High soaring aboveHigh soaring aboveThy clouds, which are fountains,Thy clouds, which are fountains,Of goodness of love.Of goodness of love.
Unresting, unhasting,Unresting, unhasting,And silent as light,And silent as light,Nor wanting, nor wasting,Nor wanting, nor wasting,Thou rulest in might;Thou rulest in might;Thy justice like mountains,Thy justice like mountains,High soaring aboveHigh soaring aboveThy clouds, which are fountains,Thy clouds, which are fountains,Of goodness of love.Of goodness of love.
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To all, life Thou givest-To all, life Thou givest-To both great and small;To both great and small;In all life Thou livest-In all life Thou livest-The true life of all.The true life of all.Thy wisdom so boundless,Thy wisdom so boundless,Thy mercy so free,Thy mercy so free,Eternal Thy goodnessEternal Thy goodnessFor naught changeth Thee.For naught changeth Thee.
To all, life Thou givest-To all, life Thou givest-To both great and small;To both great and small;In all life Thou livest-In all life Thou livest-The true life of all.The true life of all.Thy wisdom so boundless,Thy wisdom so boundless,Thy mercy so free,Thy mercy so free,Eternal Thy goodnessEternal Thy goodnessFor naught changeth Thee.For naught changeth Thee.
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Great Father of glory,Great Father of glory,Pure Father of light, Pure Father of light, Thine angels adore Thee,Thine angels adore Thee,All veiling their sight;All veiling their sight;All praise we would render—All praise we would render—O help us to seeO help us to see‘‘Tis only the splendorTis only the splendorOf light hideth Thee.Of light hideth Thee.
Great Father of glory,Great Father of glory,Pure Father of light, Pure Father of light, Thine angels adore Thee,Thine angels adore Thee,All veiling their sight;All veiling their sight;All praise we would render—All praise we would render—O help us to seeO help us to see‘‘Tis only the splendorTis only the splendorOf light hideth Thee.Of light hideth Thee.
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Assignment: Create a Hymn paraphrase
Idea: pray the hymn before singing it
Assignment: Create a Hymn paraphrase
Idea: pray the hymn before singing it
Meditate on the hymn’s meaningMeditate on the hymn’s meaningWrite a paraphrased prayerWrite a paraphrased prayer
Craft ideas of lyric into your prayerCraft ideas of lyric into your prayer
Advantages for the worship serviceAdvantages for the worship serviceHelps students/adults comprehend textHelps students/adults comprehend text1. Less boring: less didactic because…1. Less boring: less didactic because…the worship doesn’t stop--keeps flowingthe worship doesn’t stop--keeps flowing2. Subtle: lets people “discover” what’s happening2. Subtle: lets people “discover” what’s happening
Meditate on the hymn’s meaningMeditate on the hymn’s meaningWrite a paraphrased prayerWrite a paraphrased prayer
Craft ideas of lyric into your prayerCraft ideas of lyric into your prayer
Advantages for the worship serviceAdvantages for the worship serviceHelps students/adults comprehend textHelps students/adults comprehend text1. Less boring: less didactic because…1. Less boring: less didactic because…the worship doesn’t stop--keeps flowingthe worship doesn’t stop--keeps flowing2. Subtle: lets people “discover” what’s happening2. Subtle: lets people “discover” what’s happening
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Hymn assignment
Immortal, InvisibleHymn assignment
Immortal, Invisible
It’s difficult to comprehendIt’s difficult to comprehendComplex, abstract thoughts….so in your prayerComplex, abstract thoughts….so in your prayer
QuoteQuote difficult wordsdifficult words
ClarifyClarify difficult words, concepts difficult words, concepts
DwellDwell on thoughts on thoughts Slow down pacing, enlarge on thoughtsSlow down pacing, enlarge on thoughts
It’s difficult to comprehendIt’s difficult to comprehendComplex, abstract thoughts….so in your prayerComplex, abstract thoughts….so in your prayer
QuoteQuote difficult wordsdifficult words
ClarifyClarify difficult words, concepts difficult words, concepts
DwellDwell on thoughts on thoughts Slow down pacing, enlarge on thoughtsSlow down pacing, enlarge on thoughts
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Hymn assignment
Immortal, Invisible stanza one...
Hymn assignment
Immortal, Invisible stanza one...
Explain the difficult words, thoughtsExplain the difficult words, thoughtsFind synonyms, develop explanatory phrasesFind synonyms, develop explanatory phrases
Immortal,Immortal, invisible,invisible, God only wise God only wiseIn light inaccessible hid from our eyes.In light inaccessible hid from our eyes.Most blessed, most glorious, Most blessed, most glorious, the the Ancient of DaysAncient of Days,,Almighty, victorious—Almighty, victorious—Thy great name we praiseThy great name we praise
Explain the difficult words, thoughtsExplain the difficult words, thoughtsFind synonyms, develop explanatory phrasesFind synonyms, develop explanatory phrases
Immortal,Immortal, invisible,invisible, God only wise God only wiseIn light inaccessible hid from our eyes.In light inaccessible hid from our eyes.Most blessed, most glorious, Most blessed, most glorious, the the Ancient of DaysAncient of Days,,Almighty, victorious—Almighty, victorious—Thy great name we praiseThy great name we praise
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Hymn assignment
Immortal, Invisible stanza two...
Hymn assignment
Immortal, Invisible stanza two...
Explain the difficult words, thoughtsExplain the difficult words, thoughtsFind synonyms, develop explanatory phrasesFind synonyms, develop explanatory phrases
Unresting, unhasting,Unresting, unhasting, and silent as light,and silent as light,Nor wanting, nor wastingNor wanting, nor wasting,,Thou rulest in might;Thou rulest in might;Thy justice, like Thy justice, like mountains,mountains,high soaring above,high soaring above,Thy Thy cloudsclouds, which are fountains, which are fountainsof goodness and love.of goodness and love.
Explain the difficult words, thoughtsExplain the difficult words, thoughtsFind synonyms, develop explanatory phrasesFind synonyms, develop explanatory phrases
Unresting, unhasting,Unresting, unhasting, and silent as light,and silent as light,Nor wanting, nor wastingNor wanting, nor wasting,,Thou rulest in might;Thou rulest in might;Thy justice, like Thy justice, like mountains,mountains,high soaring above,high soaring above,Thy Thy cloudsclouds, which are fountains, which are fountainsof goodness and love.of goodness and love.
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Hymn assignment
Immortal, InvisibleHymn assignment
Immortal, Invisible
Write your paraphraseWrite your paraphraseTest it—read it, pray it! Test it—read it, pray it! Post your paraphrase on BUBBSPost your paraphrase on BUBBSBring typed copy to classBring typed copy to class
we’ll critique itwe’ll critique it we’ll use it as one of our prayerswe’ll use it as one of our prayers
Write your paraphraseWrite your paraphraseTest it—read it, pray it! Test it—read it, pray it! Post your paraphrase on BUBBSPost your paraphrase on BUBBSBring typed copy to classBring typed copy to class
we’ll critique itwe’ll critique it we’ll use it as one of our prayerswe’ll use it as one of our prayers
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Immortal InvisibleStudent paraphraseImmortal InvisibleStudent paraphrase
Dear Lord,Dear Lord,You are You are immortalimmortal, eternal, unending, everlasting. , eternal, unending, everlasting. You are the Alpha & Omega, the beginning and the You are the Alpha & Omega, the beginning and the end, the end, the Ancient of DaysAncient of Days. . In lightIn light unreachable and unreachable and inaccessibleinaccessible, You are set apart from us, and hidden , You are set apart from us, and hidden from human eye. Yet we praise you for your invisible from human eye. Yet we praise you for your invisible hand that guides us through each day. We praise you hand that guides us through each day. We praise you because of your power over sin, even the sin in our because of your power over sin, even the sin in our lives. In the end You will triumph and reign. Your lives. In the end You will triumph and reign. Your great and holy name we will praise forever.great and holy name we will praise forever.
Dear Lord,Dear Lord,You are You are immortalimmortal, eternal, unending, everlasting. , eternal, unending, everlasting. You are the Alpha & Omega, the beginning and the You are the Alpha & Omega, the beginning and the end, the end, the Ancient of DaysAncient of Days. . In lightIn light unreachable and unreachable and inaccessibleinaccessible, You are set apart from us, and hidden , You are set apart from us, and hidden from human eye. Yet we praise you for your invisible from human eye. Yet we praise you for your invisible hand that guides us through each day. We praise you hand that guides us through each day. We praise you because of your power over sin, even the sin in our because of your power over sin, even the sin in our lives. In the end You will triumph and reign. Your lives. In the end You will triumph and reign. Your great and holy name we will praise forever.great and holy name we will praise forever.
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Immortal InvisibleStudent paraphraseImmortal InvisibleStudent paraphrase
Heavenly Father,Heavenly Father,We praise you for all you are. You neither We praise you for all you are. You neither wantwant nor lack nor lack for anything. Unmovable are your precepts. Unhurried is for anything. Unmovable are your precepts. Unhurried is your plan. your plan. UnrestingUnresting is your care for us. We rush--you is your care for us. We rush--you never rush. You never tire from your labors. You are the never rush. You never tire from your labors. You are the creator of time itself. You never grow weary of guiding us, creator of time itself. You never grow weary of guiding us, hearing us, and pursuing an intimate relationship with us. hearing us, and pursuing an intimate relationship with us. Perfect is your Perfect is your justice.justice. Your promises to your beloved Your promises to your beloved creation soar higher than any creation soar higher than any mountainmountain we could climb. we could climb. And were we to try, we would simply fall into the grace in And were we to try, we would simply fall into the grace in which you hold us now. Lord, we praise you for all you are. which you hold us now. Lord, we praise you for all you are.
Heavenly Father,Heavenly Father,We praise you for all you are. You neither We praise you for all you are. You neither wantwant nor lack nor lack for anything. Unmovable are your precepts. Unhurried is for anything. Unmovable are your precepts. Unhurried is your plan. your plan. UnrestingUnresting is your care for us. We rush--you is your care for us. We rush--you never rush. You never tire from your labors. You are the never rush. You never tire from your labors. You are the creator of time itself. You never grow weary of guiding us, creator of time itself. You never grow weary of guiding us, hearing us, and pursuing an intimate relationship with us. hearing us, and pursuing an intimate relationship with us. Perfect is your Perfect is your justice.justice. Your promises to your beloved Your promises to your beloved creation soar higher than any creation soar higher than any mountainmountain we could climb. we could climb. And were we to try, we would simply fall into the grace in And were we to try, we would simply fall into the grace in which you hold us now. Lord, we praise you for all you are. which you hold us now. Lord, we praise you for all you are.
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potentially the most important theologian in the Church?
potentially the most important theologian in the Church?
The chooser of worship songs
The chooser of worship songs
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Songs have advantages over sermonsSongs have advantages over sermons
because songs are…because songs are…more delightfulmore delightfulmore easily retainedmore easily retained
melody & rhyme cue the memorymelody & rhyme cue the memorymore emotional, more tied to our inner soulmore emotional, more tied to our inner soulhummed & sung throughout the dayhummed & sung throughout the dayrepeated & reinforced over and over in servicesrepeated & reinforced over and over in servicesremembered for a lifetimeremembered for a lifetime[CBC story][CBC story]
because songs are…because songs are…more delightfulmore delightfulmore easily retainedmore easily retained
melody & rhyme cue the memorymelody & rhyme cue the memorymore emotional, more tied to our inner soulmore emotional, more tied to our inner soulhummed & sung throughout the dayhummed & sung throughout the dayrepeated & reinforced over and over in servicesrepeated & reinforced over and over in servicesremembered for a lifetimeremembered for a lifetime[CBC story][CBC story]
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Significance: teaching vs admonishingSignificance: teaching vs admonishing
Teaching = IndicativeTeaching = IndicativeAdmonishing = ImperativeAdmonishing = Imperative
We are God’s people: We are God’s people: example of bothexample of both
Teaching = IndicativeTeaching = IndicativeAdmonishing = ImperativeAdmonishing = Imperative
We are God’s people: We are God’s people: example of bothexample of both
Let the word of Christ dwell in you richlyLet the word of Christ dwell in you richly
with all wisdomwith all wisdom teaching and admonishing one anotherteaching and admonishing one another [with] psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs[with] psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs
with thankfulnesswith thankfulness singing in your hearts to God singing in your hearts to God
Col 3:16Col 3:16
To whom is our worship directed? How many audiences are there?
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Let’s focus Let’s focus on the on the
two audiencestwo audiences
Let’s focus Let’s focus on the on the
two audiencestwo audiences
Sing to one another, to GodSing to one another, to God
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Extremely important tiny phraseExtremely important tiny phraseOccurs over 100 times in OTOccurs over 100 times in OT
Without variation—>weighty!Without variation—>weighty!Primary audience is GodPrimary audience is God
God should be our focusGod should be our focus
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Without variation—>weighty!Without variation—>weighty!Primary audience is GodPrimary audience is God
God should be our focusGod should be our focus
Singing to GodSinging to GodTo one another, to GodTo one another, to God
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Without variation—>weighty!Without variation—>weighty!Primary audience is GodPrimary audience is God
God should be our focusGod should be our focusmusical stylemusical style
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Without variation—>weighty!Without variation—>weighty!Primary audience is GodPrimary audience is God
God should be our focusGod should be our focusmusical stylemusical style
Singing to GodSinging to GodTo one another, to GodTo one another, to God
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Without variation—>weighty!Without variation—>weighty!Primary audience is GodPrimary audience is God
God should be our focusGod should be our focusmusical style leadershipmusical style leadership
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Without variation—>weighty!Without variation—>weighty!Primary audience is GodPrimary audience is God
God should be our focusGod should be our focusmusical style leadershipmusical style leadership
Singing to GodSinging to GodTo one another, to GodTo one another, to God
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God should be our focusGod should be our focusmusical style leadership productionmusical style leadership production
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Without variation—>weighty!Without variation—>weighty!Primary audience is GodPrimary audience is God
God should be our focusGod should be our focusmusical style leadership productionmusical style leadership production
Singing to GodSinging to GodTo one another, to GodTo one another, to God
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Without variation—>weighty!Without variation—>weighty!Primary audience is GodPrimary audience is God
God should be our focusGod should be our focusmusical style leadership production stagingmusical style leadership production staging
Extremely important tiny phraseExtremely important tiny phraseOccurs over 100 times in OTOccurs over 100 times in OT
Without variation—>weighty!Without variation—>weighty!Primary audience is GodPrimary audience is God
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God should be our focusGod should be our focusmusical style leadership production stagingmusical style leadership production staging
Extremely important tiny phraseExtremely important tiny phraseOccurs over 100 times in OTOccurs over 100 times in OT
Without variation—>weighty!Without variation—>weighty!Primary audience is GodPrimary audience is God
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Observing
Singing to GodSinging to GodTo one another, to GodTo one another, to God
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participating
rather thanrather than
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Without variation—>weighty!Without variation—>weighty!Primary audience is GodPrimary audience is God
God should be our focusGod should be our focusmusical style leadership production stagingmusical style leadership production staging
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participatingreleasing praise
rather thanrather than
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ObservingEvaluatingAnalyzing
participatingreleasing praiseresponding
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I will give thanks I will give thanks toto Thee among the nations, O Lord, Thee among the nations, O Lord,And I will sing praises And I will sing praises toto Thy name. Ps 18:49 Thy name. Ps 18:49
Sing praises Sing praises toto Him with a harp of ten strings. Him with a harp of ten strings.Sing Sing toto Him a new song… Ps 33:2 Him a new song… Ps 33:2
Sing praises Sing praises toto God, sing praises, God, sing praises,Sing praises Sing praises toto our King, sing praises Ps 47:6 our King, sing praises Ps 47:6
So I will sing praises So I will sing praises toto Thy name forever, Thy name forever,That I may pay my vows day by day. Ps 61:8That I may pay my vows day by day. Ps 61:8
I will give thanks I will give thanks toto Thee among the nations, O Lord, Thee among the nations, O Lord,And I will sing praises And I will sing praises toto Thy name. Ps 18:49 Thy name. Ps 18:49
Sing praises Sing praises toto Him with a harp of ten strings. Him with a harp of ten strings.Sing Sing toto Him a new song… Ps 33:2 Him a new song… Ps 33:2
Sing praises Sing praises toto God, sing praises, God, sing praises,Sing praises Sing praises toto our King, sing praises Ps 47:6 our King, sing praises Ps 47:6
So I will sing praises So I will sing praises toto Thy name forever, Thy name forever,That I may pay my vows day by day. Ps 61:8That I may pay my vows day by day. Ps 61:8
Singing to GodSinging to GodTo one another, to GodTo one another, to God
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Shout joyfully Shout joyfully toto God, all the earth; God, all the earth;Sing the glory of His name;Sing the glory of His name;Make His praise glorious. Ps 66:1Make His praise glorious. Ps 66:1
It is good to give thanks It is good to give thanks toto the Lord, the Lord,And to sing praises And to sing praises toto Thy name, O most High; Thy name, O most High;To declare Thy lovingkindness in the morning,To declare Thy lovingkindness in the morning,And Thy faithfulness by night… Ps 92:1And Thy faithfulness by night… Ps 92:1
Sing Sing toto the Lord a new song; the Lord a new song;Sing Sing toto the Lord, all the earth. the Lord, all the earth.Sing Sing to to the Lord, bless His name; Ps 96:1 the Lord, bless His name; Ps 96:1
Shout joyfully Shout joyfully toto God, all the earth; God, all the earth;Sing the glory of His name;Sing the glory of His name;Make His praise glorious. Ps 66:1Make His praise glorious. Ps 66:1
It is good to give thanks It is good to give thanks toto the Lord, the Lord,And to sing praises And to sing praises toto Thy name, O most High; Thy name, O most High;To declare Thy lovingkindness in the morning,To declare Thy lovingkindness in the morning,And Thy faithfulness by night… Ps 92:1And Thy faithfulness by night… Ps 92:1
Sing Sing toto the Lord a new song; the Lord a new song;Sing Sing toto the Lord, all the earth. the Lord, all the earth.Sing Sing to to the Lord, bless His name; Ps 96:1 the Lord, bless His name; Ps 96:1
Singing to GodSinging to GodTo one another, to GodTo one another, to God
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Oh give thanks Oh give thanks toto the Lord, call upon His name; the Lord, call upon His name;Make known His deeds among the people.Make known His deeds among the people.Sing Sing toto Him, sing praises Him, sing praises toto Him; Him;Speak of all His wonders. Ps 105: 1Speak of all His wonders. Ps 105: 1
I will give Thee thanks with all my heart;I will give Thee thanks with all my heart;I will sing praises I will sing praises toto Thee before the gods. Thee before the gods.I will bow down toward Thy holy temple… Ps 138: 1I will bow down toward Thy holy temple… Ps 138: 1
Praise the Lord!Praise the Lord!For it is good to sing praises For it is good to sing praises to to our God;our God;For it is pleasant and praise is becoming. Ps 147:1For it is pleasant and praise is becoming. Ps 147:1
Oh give thanks Oh give thanks toto the Lord, call upon His name; the Lord, call upon His name;Make known His deeds among the people.Make known His deeds among the people.Sing Sing toto Him, sing praises Him, sing praises toto Him; Him;Speak of all His wonders. Ps 105: 1Speak of all His wonders. Ps 105: 1
I will give Thee thanks with all my heart;I will give Thee thanks with all my heart;I will sing praises I will sing praises toto Thee before the gods. Thee before the gods.I will bow down toward Thy holy temple… Ps 138: 1I will bow down toward Thy holy temple… Ps 138: 1
Praise the Lord!Praise the Lord!For it is good to sing praises For it is good to sing praises to to our God;our God;For it is pleasant and praise is becoming. Ps 147:1For it is pleasant and praise is becoming. Ps 147:1
Singing to GodSinging to GodTo one another, to GodTo one another, to God
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I will sing I will sing toto the Lord the Lord as long as I live;as long as I live;I will sing praise I will sing praise toto my God my God while I have my being. while I have my being. Let my meditation be pleasing to Him….Let my meditation be pleasing to Him…. Ps 104:33Ps 104:33
I will sing I will sing toto the Lord the Lord as long as I live;as long as I live;I will sing praise I will sing praise toto my God my God while I have my being. while I have my being. Let my meditation be pleasing to Him….Let my meditation be pleasing to Him…. Ps 104:33Ps 104:33
Singing to GodSinging to GodTo one another, to GodTo one another, to God
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Isn’t worship only for God?
Or is worship also intended for us?
Isn’t worship only for God?
Or is worship also intended for us?
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Edification—the NT conceptEdification—the NT concept
Secondary audience = worshipers
Secondary audience = worshipers
Singing to one anotherSinging to one anotherTo one another, to GodTo one another, to God
Worship is intended to edify and build us upWorship is intended to edify and build us up Teach and admonish one anotherTeach and admonish one another
Worship is intended to edify and build us upWorship is intended to edify and build us up Teach and admonish one anotherTeach and admonish one another
Opposes individualism
Not what is personally helpful
But what develops the whole community
Corporate focus
We can have an effect on one anotherWe can have an effect on one another
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Edification—the NT conceptEdification—the NT concept
Secondary audience = worshipers
Secondary audience = worshipers
Singing to one anotherSinging to one anotherTo one another, to GodTo one another, to God
To edify and build up one anotherTo edify and build up one another Teach and admonish each otherTeach and admonish each other
To edify and build up one anotherTo edify and build up one another Teach and admonish each otherTeach and admonish each other
Opposes individualism
Not what is personally helpful
But what develops the whole community
Corporate focus
Opposes individualism
Not what is personally helpful
But what develops the whole community
Corporate focus
We have a responsibility to one anotherWe have a responsibility to one anotherWe have a responsibility to one anotherWe have a responsibility to one another
What shall we say then, brothers? When you come together, everyone has a hymn, or a word of instruction, a tongue or an interpretation. All of this must be done for the strengthening of the church.
1 Cor 14:26
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Edification—the NT conceptEdification—the NT concept
Secondary audience = worshipers
Secondary audience = worshipers
Singing to one anotherSinging to one anotherTo one another, to GodTo one another, to God
To edify and build up one anotherTo edify and build up one another Teach and admonish each otherTeach and admonish each other
To edify and build up one anotherTo edify and build up one another Teach and admonish each otherTeach and admonish each other
Opposes individualism
Not what is personally helpful
But what develops the whole community
Corporate focus
Opposes individualism
Not what is personally helpful
But what develops the whole community
Corporate focus
We have a responsibility to one anotherWe have a responsibility to one anotherWe have a responsibility to one anotherWe have a responsibility to one another
What shall we say then, brothers? When you come together, everyone has a hymn, or a word of instruction, a tongue or an interpretation. Let all things be done for edification.
1 Cor 14:26
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Edification (I Cor 14)Edification (I Cor 14)
One who prophesies speaks to men for One who prophesies speaks to men for edificationedification and exhortation and consolation. and exhortation and consolation.
One who speaks in a tongue edifies himself; but One who speaks in a tongue edifies himself; but one who prophesies one who prophesies edifiesedifies the church. the church.
Since you are zealous of spiritual gifts, seek to Since you are zealous of spiritual gifts, seek to abound for the abound for the edificationedification of the church of the church
Let all things be done for Let all things be done for edificationedification
One who prophesies speaks to men for One who prophesies speaks to men for edificationedification and exhortation and consolation. and exhortation and consolation.
One who speaks in a tongue edifies himself; but One who speaks in a tongue edifies himself; but one who prophesies one who prophesies edifiesedifies the church. the church.
Since you are zealous of spiritual gifts, seek to Since you are zealous of spiritual gifts, seek to abound for the abound for the edificationedification of the church of the church
Let all things be done for Let all things be done for edificationedification
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Edification (David Peterson) Edification (David Peterson)
Paul uses the terminology of Paul uses the terminology of edificationedification rather rather than worshipthan worship to describe the purpose and to describe the purpose and function of christian gatheringsfunction of christian gatherings Paul challenges the assumption that church Paul challenges the assumption that church services should be designed to facilitate private services should be designed to facilitate private communication with Godcommunication with God
Paul’s concern is for individuals to learn to Paul’s concern is for individuals to learn to contribute to the body, to Christian community.contribute to the body, to Christian community.
Paul uses the terminology of Paul uses the terminology of edificationedification rather rather than worshipthan worship to describe the purpose and to describe the purpose and function of christian gatheringsfunction of christian gatherings Paul challenges the assumption that church Paul challenges the assumption that church services should be designed to facilitate private services should be designed to facilitate private communication with Godcommunication with God
Paul’s concern is for individuals to learn to Paul’s concern is for individuals to learn to contribute to the body, to Christian community.contribute to the body, to Christian community.
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EdificationEdification
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit…each of you should look not only to conceit…each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of your own interests, but also to the interests of others. Phil 2:3-others. Phil 2:3-55
Respect the songs of the other personRespect the songs of the other personServe the person next to youServe the person next to you
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit…each of you should look not only to conceit…each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of your own interests, but also to the interests of others. Phil 2:3-others. Phil 2:3-55
Respect the songs of the other personRespect the songs of the other personServe the person next to youServe the person next to you
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Our cultureOur culture
Highly individualisticHighly individualistic
Focus on selfFocus on self
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Let the word of Christ dwell within you.
Our cultureOur culture
Highly individualisticHighly individualistic
Focus on selfFocus on self
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Let the word of Christ dwell within you.
Our cultureOur culture Biblical cultureBiblical culture
Highly individualisticHighly individualistic
Focus on selfFocus on self
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Let the word of Christ dwell within you.
Our cultureOur culture Biblical cultureBiblical culture
Highly individualisticHighly individualistic Group orientedGroup oriented
Focus on selfFocus on self Focus on church as a bodyFocus on church as a body
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Let the word of Christ dwell within you.
Let the word of Christ dwell within your midst.
Our cultureOur culture Biblical cultureBiblical culture
Highly individualisticHighly individualistic Group orientedGroup oriented
Focus on selfFocus on self Focus on church as a bodyFocus on church as a body
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Let the word of Christ dwell within you.
Let the word of Christ dwell within your midst.
Our cultureOur culture Biblical cultureBiblical culture
Highly individualisticHighly individualistic Group orientedGroup oriented
Focus on selfFocus on self Focus on church as a bodyFocus on church as a body
Teaching and admonishing one anotherSinging with thankfulness in your hearts to God
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The Apostle Paul’s UsageThe Apostle Paul’s Usage
My Lord = 1 timeMy Lord = 1 time Our Lord = 53 timesOur Lord = 53 times My Lord = 1 timeMy Lord = 1 time Our Lord = 53 timesOur Lord = 53 times
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Singing to One AnotherSinging to One AnotherCome, now is the time to worshipCome, now is the time to worshipCome, now is the time to give your heartCome, now is the time to give your heartCome, just as you are to worshipCome, just as you are to worshipCome, just as you are before your GodCome, just as you are before your God
Humble thyself in the sight of the LordHumble thyself in the sight of the LordAnd he shall lift you upAnd he shall lift you upHigher and higherHigher and higherAnd he shall lift you up.And he shall lift you up.
Songs that address one anotherSongs that address one another
Come, now is the time to worshipCome, now is the time to worshipCome, now is the time to give your heartCome, now is the time to give your heartCome, just as you are to worshipCome, just as you are to worshipCome, just as you are before your GodCome, just as you are before your God
Humble thyself in the sight of the LordHumble thyself in the sight of the LordAnd he shall lift you upAnd he shall lift you upHigher and higherHigher and higherAnd he shall lift you up.And he shall lift you up.
Songs that address one anotherSongs that address one another
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Singing to One AnotherSinging to One AnotherWeWe are God’s people are God’s peopleThe chosen of the LordThe chosen of the LordBorn of his SpiritBorn of his SpiritEstablished by his wordEstablished by his wordOurOur cornerstone is Christ alone cornerstone is Christ aloneAnd strong in him we standAnd strong in him we standO let O let usus live transparently live transparentlyAnd walk heart to heartAnd walk heart to heartAnd hand in handAnd hand in hand
A song that teaches and admonishesA song that teaches and admonishes
WeWe are God’s people are God’s peopleThe chosen of the LordThe chosen of the LordBorn of his SpiritBorn of his SpiritEstablished by his wordEstablished by his wordOurOur cornerstone is Christ alone cornerstone is Christ aloneAnd strong in him we standAnd strong in him we standO let O let usus live transparently live transparentlyAnd walk heart to heartAnd walk heart to heartAnd hand in handAnd hand in hand
A song that teaches and admonishesA song that teaches and admonishes
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Singing to One AnotherSinging to One AnotherWe are the Body We are the Body Of which the Lord is head,Of which the Lord is head,Called to obey Him, Called to obey Him, Now risen from the dead;Now risen from the dead;He wills us be He wills us be a family a family Diverse yet truly oneDiverse yet truly one::O Let us give our gifts to God,O Let us give our gifts to God,And so shall His work And so shall His work On earth be done.On earth be done.
A song that teaches and admonishesA song that teaches and admonishes
We are the Body We are the Body Of which the Lord is head,Of which the Lord is head,Called to obey Him, Called to obey Him, Now risen from the dead;Now risen from the dead;He wills us be He wills us be a family a family Diverse yet truly oneDiverse yet truly one::O Let us give our gifts to God,O Let us give our gifts to God,And so shall His work And so shall His work On earth be done.On earth be done.
A song that teaches and admonishesA song that teaches and admonishes
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Singing to One AnotherSinging to One AnotherWe are a temple,We are a temple,The Spirit’s dwelling place,The Spirit’s dwelling place,Formed in great weakness,Formed in great weakness,A cup to hold God’s grace:A cup to hold God’s grace:We die alone, for on its ownWe die alone, for on its ownEach member loses fire:Each member loses fire:Yet joinedYet joined in one the flame burns on in one the flame burns onTo give warmth and light,To give warmth and light,And to inspire.And to inspire.
A song that teaches and admonishesA song that teaches and admonishes
We are a temple,We are a temple,The Spirit’s dwelling place,The Spirit’s dwelling place,Formed in great weakness,Formed in great weakness,A cup to hold God’s grace:A cup to hold God’s grace:We die alone, for on its ownWe die alone, for on its ownEach member loses fire:Each member loses fire:Yet joinedYet joined in one the flame burns on in one the flame burns onTo give warmth and light,To give warmth and light,And to inspire.And to inspire.
A song that teaches and admonishesA song that teaches and admonishes
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Singing to One AnotherSinging to One AnotherPraise the Savior, ye who know himPraise the Savior, ye who know himWho can tell how much we owe himWho can tell how much we owe himGladly let us render to himGladly let us render to himAll we have and areAll we have and are
Praise the Savior, ye who know himPraise the Savior, ye who know himWho can tell how much we owe himWho can tell how much we owe himGladly let us render to himGladly let us render to himAll we have and areAll we have and are
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Secondary audience = worshipers
Secondary audience = worshipers
Singing to one anotherSinging to one anotherTo one another, to GodTo one another, to God
Worship not just an inside, personal experience Worship not just an inside, personal experience Not the privatized experience of Gen-XersNot the privatized experience of Gen-Xers
Worship is a private thing between me and God.Worship is a private thing between me and God.It’s how I personally feel toward God.It’s how I personally feel toward God.
Nothing wrong with emotion, intensityNothing wrong with emotion, intensityGood to raise hands Good to raise hands Good to pour your heart out to GodGood to pour your heart out to God
But it’s not about me, me, me!But it’s not about me, me, me!The edification of the whole body is primaryThe edification of the whole body is primary
Worship not just an inside, personal experience Worship not just an inside, personal experience Not the privatized experience of Gen-XersNot the privatized experience of Gen-Xers
Worship is a private thing between me and God.Worship is a private thing between me and God.It’s how I personally feel toward God.It’s how I personally feel toward God.
Nothing wrong with emotion, intensityNothing wrong with emotion, intensityGood to raise hands Good to raise hands Good to pour your heart out to GodGood to pour your heart out to God
But it’s not about me, me, me!But it’s not about me, me, me!The edification of the whole body is primaryThe edification of the whole body is primary
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Which translations are best?Which translations are best?For Col 3:16…For Col 3:16…
New NIVNew NIV
New American Standard Bible NASBNew American Standard Bible NASB
King James Version KJKing James Version KJ
NIV, RSV, JB NIV, RSV, JB notnot as good as good
For Col 3:16…For Col 3:16…
New NIVNew NIV
New American Standard Bible NASBNew American Standard Bible NASB
King James Version KJKing James Version KJ
NIV, RSV, JB NIV, RSV, JB notnot as good as good
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Which translations are best?Which translations are best?
The Greek contains no punctuationThe Greek contains no punctuation
Translators add their own punctuationTranslators add their own punctuation
Punctuation can change the meaning!Punctuation can change the meaning!Popular translations prefer Popular translations prefer
Short sentences (lots of periods)Short sentences (lots of periods)
Short, simplified thoughts…butShort, simplified thoughts…but
Paul employs long, symmetrical sentencesPaul employs long, symmetrical sentences
Possible dangerous consequences?Possible dangerous consequences?If you don’t know the Greek, at leastIf you don’t know the Greek, at least
learn how to evaluate the argumentslearn how to evaluate the arguments
The Greek contains no punctuationThe Greek contains no punctuation
Translators add their own punctuationTranslators add their own punctuation
Punctuation can change the meaning!Punctuation can change the meaning!Popular translations prefer Popular translations prefer
Short sentences (lots of periods)Short sentences (lots of periods)
Short, simplified thoughts…butShort, simplified thoughts…but
Paul employs long, symmetrical sentencesPaul employs long, symmetrical sentences
Possible dangerous consequences?Possible dangerous consequences?If you don’t know the Greek, at leastIf you don’t know the Greek, at least
learn how to evaluate the argumentslearn how to evaluate the arguments
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Imperative: Imperative: Imperative: Imperative: Indep
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Let the word of Christ, in all its richness, find a home with you.
Teach each other, and advise each other, in all wisdom.
With gratitude in your hearts sing psalms and hymns and inspired songs to God.
Let the word of Christ, in all its richness, find a home with you.
Teach each other, and advise each other, in all wisdom.
With gratitude in your hearts sing psalms and hymns and inspired songs to God.
NJB New Jerusalem BibleNJB New Jerusalem Bible
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Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly;
teaching and admonish one another with all wisdom;
and with gratitude in your hearts sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs to God.
Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly;
teaching and admonish one another with all wisdom;
and with gratitude in your hearts sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs to God.
NRSV New Revised Standard VersionNRSV New Revised Standard Version
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1 Let the word of Christ dwell richlyLet the word of Christ dwell richly
2 teach and admonish with wisdomteach and admonish with wisdom
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Problems with Imperative view: Problems with Imperative view: Problems with Imperative view: Problems with Imperative view: Indep
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1 RareRare
2 Occurs before (not after) main verbOccurs before (not after) main verb
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Attendant:Attendant:
Attendant:Attendant:
Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.
Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.
OLDER NIV New International VersionsOLDER NIV New International Versions
Loose, dependent relationship
Teaching occurs along with or along side
the indwelling word of Christ
Singing occurs along with or along side
the indwelling word of Christ
Not connected
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Attendant:Attendant:
Attendant:Attendant:
Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.
Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.
NIV New International VersionNIV New International Version
Let the Let the
word of Christ dwell richly word of Christ dwell richly
as you teachas you teach as you singas you sing
Loose, dependent relationship
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Problems with Attendant view: Problems with Attendant view: Problems with Attendant view: Problems with Attendant view: Indep
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1 90% of them occur in narratives90% of them occur in narratives
2 Before (not after) main verbBefore (not after) main verb
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Instrumental:Instrumental:
Instrumental:Instrumental:
NASB New American Standard BibleNASB New American Standard Bible
Main and dependent clauses
Primary and dependent thoughts
Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you,
with all wisdom teaching and admonishing
one another with psalms and hymns and spiritual songs,
singing with thankfulness in your hearts to God.
Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you,
with all wisdom teaching and admonishing
one another with psalms and hymns and spiritual songs,
singing with thankfulness in your hearts to God.
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Instrumental:Instrumental:
Instrumental:Instrumental:
NASB New American Standard BibleNASB New American Standard Bible
Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you,
with all wisdom teaching and admonishing
one another with psalms and hymns and spiritual songs,
singing with thankfulness in your hearts to God.
Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you,
with all wisdom teaching and admonishing
one another with psalms and hymns and spiritual songs,
singing with thankfulness in your hearts to God.
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Instrumental:Instrumental:
Instrumental:Instrumental:
NASB New American Standard BibleNASB New American Standard Bible
The word of Christ dwells by means of teaching and admonishing with songs
Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you,
with all wisdom [by means of] teaching and admonishing
one another with psalms and hymns and spiritual songs,
singing with thankfulness in your hearts to God.
Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you,
with all wisdom [by means of] teaching and admonishing
one another with psalms and hymns and spiritual songs,
singing with thankfulness in your hearts to God.
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Instrumental:Instrumental:
Instrumental:Instrumental:
Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you,
with all wisdom [by means of] teaching and admonishing
one another with psalms and hymns and spiritual songs,
singing with thankfulness in your hearts to God.
Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you,
with all wisdom [by means of] teaching and admonishing
one another with psalms and hymns and spiritual songs,
singing with thankfulness in your hearts to God.
NASB New American Standard BibleNASB New American Standard Bible
Instrumental participles occur frequently
Makes contextual senseSongs about Christ implant the Word into hearts
Makes logical sensePaul commands that the word dwell richlyPaul presents the means for the indwelling
Instrumental participles occur frequently
Makes contextual senseSongs about Christ implant the Word into hearts
Makes logical sensePaul commands that the word dwell richlyPaul presents the means for the indwelling
Most satisfactory view Most satisfactory view
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Instrumental clause:Instrumental clause:
Instrumental clause:Instrumental clause:
NASB New American Standard BibleNASB New American Standard Bible
Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you,
with all wisdom teaching and admonishing
one another with psalms and hymns and spiritual songs,
singing with thankfulness in your hearts to God.
Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you,
with all wisdom teaching and admonishing
one another with psalms and hymns and spiritual songs,
singing with thankfulness in your hearts to God.
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Instrumental clause:Instrumental clause:
Instrumental clause:Instrumental clause:
NASB New American Standard BibleNASB New American Standard Bible
The word of Christ dwells by means of teaching and admonishing with songs
Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you,
with all wisdom [by means of] teaching and admonishing
one another with psalms and hymns and spiritual songs,
singing with thankfulness in your hearts to God.
Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you,
with all wisdom [by means of] teaching and admonishing
one another with psalms and hymns and spiritual songs,
singing with thankfulness in your hearts to God.
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Instrumental! Instrumental!
Instrumental! Instrumental!
Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts.
Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts.
2011 NIV New International Version2011 NIV New International Version
Let the Let the
word of Christ dwell richly word of Christ dwell richly
as you teachas you teach as you singas you sing
Big changes in recent revision
Let the word of Christ dwell in you richlyLet the word of Christ dwell in you richly
with all wisdomwith all wisdom teaching and admonishing one anotherteaching and admonishing one another [with] psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs[with] psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs
with the grace [recognizing his grace]with the grace [recognizing his grace] singing in your hearts to God singing in your hearts to God Col 3:16Col 3:16
Instrumental:Instrumental:
Instrumental:Instrumental:
Let word of Christ dwellLet word of Christ dwellLet word of Christ dwellLet word of Christ dwell
Let the word of Christ dwell in you richlyLet the word of Christ dwell in you richly
with all wisdomwith all wisdom teaching and admonishing one anotherteaching and admonishing one another [with] psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs[with] psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs
with the grace [recognizing his grace]with the grace [recognizing his grace] singing in your hearts to God singing in your hearts to God Col 3:16Col 3:16
Instrumental:Instrumental:
Instrumental:Instrumental:
by teachingby teaching
Let word of Christ dwellLet word of Christ dwellLet word of Christ dwellLet word of Christ dwell
by admonishingby admonishing
with Psalmswith Psalms
Let the word of Christ dwell in you richlyLet the word of Christ dwell in you richly
with all wisdomwith all wisdom teaching and admonishing one anotherteaching and admonishing one another [with] psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs[with] psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs
with the grace [recognizing his grace]with the grace [recognizing his grace] singing in your hearts to God singing in your hearts to God Col 3:16Col 3:16
Instrumental:Instrumental:
Instrumental:Instrumental:
by teachingby teaching
by singing to Godby singing to God
in your heartsin your hearts
Let word of Christ dwellLet word of Christ dwellLet word of Christ dwellLet word of Christ dwell
by admonishingby admonishing
with Psalmswith Psalms
Let the word of Christ dwell in you richlyLet the word of Christ dwell in you richly
with all wisdomwith all wisdom teaching and admonishing one anotherteaching and admonishing one another [with] psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs[with] psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs
with the grace [recognizing his grace]with the grace [recognizing his grace] singing in your hearts to God singing in your hearts to God Col 3:16Col 3:16
Instrumental:Instrumental:
Instrumental:Instrumental:
WiselyWiselyWiselyWisely
by teachingby teaching
by singing to Godby singing to God
in your heartsin your hearts
Let word of Christ dwellLet word of Christ dwellLet word of Christ dwellLet word of Christ dwell
HowHowHowHow
by admonishingby admonishing
with Psalmswith Psalms
Let the word of Christ dwell in you richlyLet the word of Christ dwell in you richly
with all wisdomwith all wisdom teaching and admonishing one anotherteaching and admonishing one another [with] psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs[with] psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs
with the grace [recognizing his grace]with the grace [recognizing his grace] singing in your hearts to God singing in your hearts to God Col 3:16Col 3:16
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I asked Clint Arnold (NT Head at Talbot)I asked Clint Arnold (NT Head at Talbot)
How certain are you of the instrumental view?How certain are you of the instrumental view?(Christ dwells (Christ dwells by means ofby means of songs) songs)
I’d give it a 7 or 8 out of 10I’d give it a 7 or 8 out of 10
How certain are you of the instrumental view?How certain are you of the instrumental view?(Christ dwells (Christ dwells by means ofby means of songs) songs)
I’d give it a 7 or 8 out of 10I’d give it a 7 or 8 out of 10
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I asked Clint Arnold (NT Head at Talbot)I asked Clint Arnold (NT Head at Talbot)
How certain are you of the instrumental view?How certain are you of the instrumental view?(Christ dwells (Christ dwells by means ofby means of))
I’d give it a 7 or 8 out of 10I’d give it a 7 or 8 out of 10
For musicians For musicians -> it’s the most -> it’s the most powerfulpowerful viewview!!
How certain are you of the instrumental view?How certain are you of the instrumental view?(Christ dwells (Christ dwells by means ofby means of))
I’d give it a 7 or 8 out of 10I’d give it a 7 or 8 out of 10
For musicians For musicians -> it’s the most -> it’s the most powerfulpowerful viewview!!
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I asked Clint Arnold (NT Head at Talbot)I asked Clint Arnold (NT Head at Talbot)
How certain are you of the instrumental view?How certain are you of the instrumental view?(Christ dwells (Christ dwells by means ofby means of))
I’d give it a 7 or 8 out of 10I’d give it a 7 or 8 out of 10
For musicians For musicians -> it’s the most -> it’s the most powerfulpowerful viewview!!It It enlargesenlarges our role our role
How certain are you of the instrumental view?How certain are you of the instrumental view?(Christ dwells (Christ dwells by means ofby means of))
I’d give it a 7 or 8 out of 10I’d give it a 7 or 8 out of 10
For musicians For musicians -> it’s the most -> it’s the most powerfulpowerful viewview!!It It enlargesenlarges our role our role
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I asked Clint Arnold (NT Head at Talbot)I asked Clint Arnold (NT Head at Talbot)
How certain are you of the instrumental view?How certain are you of the instrumental view?(Christ dwells (Christ dwells by means ofby means of))
I’d give it a 7 or 8 out of 10I’d give it a 7 or 8 out of 10
For musicians For musicians -> it’s the most -> it’s the most powerfulpowerful viewview!!It It enlargesenlarges our role our role It It cementscements our teaching ministry our teaching ministry
How certain are you of the instrumental view?How certain are you of the instrumental view?(Christ dwells (Christ dwells by means ofby means of))
I’d give it a 7 or 8 out of 10I’d give it a 7 or 8 out of 10
For musicians For musicians -> it’s the most -> it’s the most powerfulpowerful viewview!!It It enlargesenlarges our role our role It It cementscements our teaching ministry our teaching ministry
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I asked Clint Arnold (NT Head at Talbot)I asked Clint Arnold (NT Head at Talbot)
How certain are you of the instrumental view?How certain are you of the instrumental view?(Christ dwells (Christ dwells by means ofby means of))
I’d give it a 7 or 8 out of 10I’d give it a 7 or 8 out of 10
For musicians For musicians -> it’s the most -> it’s the most powerfulpowerful viewview!!It It enlargesenlarges our role our role It It cementscements our teaching ministry our teaching ministryIt It confers power/authorityconfers power/authority to the music ministry to the music ministry
BothBoth pastors & musicians are teachers pastors & musicians are teachers
How certain are you of the instrumental view?How certain are you of the instrumental view?(Christ dwells (Christ dwells by means ofby means of))
I’d give it a 7 or 8 out of 10I’d give it a 7 or 8 out of 10
For musicians For musicians -> it’s the most -> it’s the most powerfulpowerful viewview!!It It enlargesenlarges our role our role It It cementscements our teaching ministry our teaching ministryIt It confers power/authorityconfers power/authority to the music ministry to the music ministry
BothBoth pastors & musicians are teachers pastors & musicians are teachers
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I asked Clint Arnold (NT Head at Talbot)I asked Clint Arnold (NT Head at Talbot)
How certain are you of the instrumental view?How certain are you of the instrumental view?(Christ dwells (Christ dwells by means ofby means of))
I’d give it a 7 or 8 out of 10I’d give it a 7 or 8 out of 10
[Critics of musicians][Critics of musicians]But aren’t you But aren’t you biasedbiased?? Probably. Yes. Probably. Yes.
How certain are you of the instrumental view?How certain are you of the instrumental view?(Christ dwells (Christ dwells by means ofby means of))
I’d give it a 7 or 8 out of 10I’d give it a 7 or 8 out of 10
[Critics of musicians][Critics of musicians]But aren’t you But aren’t you biasedbiased?? Probably. Yes. Probably. Yes.
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I asked Clint Arnold (NT Head at Talbot)I asked Clint Arnold (NT Head at Talbot)
How certain are you of the instrumental view?How certain are you of the instrumental view?(Christ dwells (Christ dwells by means ofby means of))
I’d give it a 7 or 8 out of 10I’d give it a 7 or 8 out of 10
[Critics of musicians][Critics of musicians]But aren’t you But aren’t you biasedbiased?? Probably. Yes. Probably. Yes.You accept it You accept it becausebecause it’s in your best interest. it’s in your best interest.
How certain are you of the instrumental view?How certain are you of the instrumental view?(Christ dwells (Christ dwells by means ofby means of))
I’d give it a 7 or 8 out of 10I’d give it a 7 or 8 out of 10
[Critics of musicians][Critics of musicians]But aren’t you But aren’t you biasedbiased?? Probably. Yes. Probably. Yes.You accept it You accept it becausebecause it’s in your best interest. it’s in your best interest.
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I asked Clint Arnold (NT Head at Talbot)I asked Clint Arnold (NT Head at Talbot)
How certain are you of the instrumental view?How certain are you of the instrumental view?(Christ dwells (Christ dwells by means ofby means of))
I’d give it a 7 or 8 out of 10I’d give it a 7 or 8 out of 10
[Critics of musicians][Critics of musicians]But aren’t you But aren’t you biasedbiased?? Probably. Yes. Probably. Yes.You accept it You accept it becausebecause it’s in your best interest. it’s in your best interest.Hopefully not! Rather, because the data supports itHopefully not! Rather, because the data supports it
How certain are you of the instrumental view?How certain are you of the instrumental view?(Christ dwells (Christ dwells by means ofby means of))
I’d give it a 7 or 8 out of 10I’d give it a 7 or 8 out of 10
[Critics of musicians][Critics of musicians]But aren’t you But aren’t you biasedbiased?? Probably. Yes. Probably. Yes.You accept it You accept it becausebecause it’s in your best interest. it’s in your best interest.Hopefully not! Rather, because the data supports itHopefully not! Rather, because the data supports it
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I asked Clint Arnold (NT Head at Talbot)I asked Clint Arnold (NT Head at Talbot)
How certain are you of the instrumental view?How certain are you of the instrumental view?(Christ dwells (Christ dwells by means ofby means of))
I’d give it a 7 or 8 out of 10I’d give it a 7 or 8 out of 10
The dataThe data1. Long sentences typify Paul’s style1. Long sentences typify Paul’s style
How certain are you of the instrumental view?How certain are you of the instrumental view?(Christ dwells (Christ dwells by means ofby means of))
I’d give it a 7 or 8 out of 10I’d give it a 7 or 8 out of 10
The dataThe data1. Long sentences typify Paul’s style1. Long sentences typify Paul’s style
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I asked Clint Arnold (NT Head at Talbot)I asked Clint Arnold (NT Head at Talbot)
How certain are you of the instrumental view?How certain are you of the instrumental view?(Christ dwells (Christ dwells by means ofby means of))
I’d give it a 7 or 8 out of 10I’d give it a 7 or 8 out of 10
The dataThe data1. Long sentences typify Paul’s style1. Long sentences typify Paul’s style2. Instrumental clauses occur more frequently2. Instrumental clauses occur more frequently
How certain are you of the instrumental view?How certain are you of the instrumental view?(Christ dwells (Christ dwells by means ofby means of))
I’d give it a 7 or 8 out of 10I’d give it a 7 or 8 out of 10
The dataThe data1. Long sentences typify Paul’s style1. Long sentences typify Paul’s style2. Instrumental clauses occur more frequently2. Instrumental clauses occur more frequently
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I asked Clint Arnold (NT Head at Talbot)I asked Clint Arnold (NT Head at Talbot)
How certain are you of the instrumental view?How certain are you of the instrumental view?(Christ dwells (Christ dwells by means ofby means of))
I’d give it a 7 or 8 out of 10I’d give it a 7 or 8 out of 10
The dataThe data1. Long sentences typify Paul’s style1. Long sentences typify Paul’s style2. Instrumental clauses occur more frequently2. Instrumental clauses occur more frequently3. Grammatical evidence favors it3. Grammatical evidence favors it
How certain are you of the instrumental view?How certain are you of the instrumental view?(Christ dwells (Christ dwells by means ofby means of))
I’d give it a 7 or 8 out of 10I’d give it a 7 or 8 out of 10
The dataThe data1. Long sentences typify Paul’s style1. Long sentences typify Paul’s style2. Instrumental clauses occur more frequently2. Instrumental clauses occur more frequently3. Grammatical evidence favors it3. Grammatical evidence favors it
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I asked Clint Arnold (NT Head at Talbot)I asked Clint Arnold (NT Head at Talbot)
How certain are you of the instrumental view?How certain are you of the instrumental view?(Christ dwells (Christ dwells by means ofby means of))
I’d give it a 7 or 8 out of 10I’d give it a 7 or 8 out of 10
The dataThe data1. Long sentences typify Paul’s style1. Long sentences typify Paul’s style2. Instrumental clauses occur more frequently2. Instrumental clauses occur more frequently3. Grammatical evidence favors it3. Grammatical evidence favors it4. Makes logical and contextual sense4. Makes logical and contextual sense
How certain are you of the instrumental view?How certain are you of the instrumental view?(Christ dwells (Christ dwells by means ofby means of))
I’d give it a 7 or 8 out of 10I’d give it a 7 or 8 out of 10
The dataThe data1. Long sentences typify Paul’s style1. Long sentences typify Paul’s style2. Instrumental clauses occur more frequently2. Instrumental clauses occur more frequently3. Grammatical evidence favors it3. Grammatical evidence favors it4. Makes logical and contextual sense4. Makes logical and contextual sense
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I asked Clint Arnold (NT Head at Talbot)I asked Clint Arnold (NT Head at Talbot)
How certain are you of the instrumental view?How certain are you of the instrumental view?(Christ dwells (Christ dwells by means ofby means of))
I’d give it a 7 or 8 out of 10I’d give it a 7 or 8 out of 10
The dataThe data1. Long sentences typify Paul’s style1. Long sentences typify Paul’s style2. Instrumental clauses occur more frequently2. Instrumental clauses occur more frequently3. Grammatical evidence favors it3. Grammatical evidence favors it4. Makes logical and contextual sense4. Makes logical and contextual sense5. Parallel instrumental clause in Colossians 1:285. Parallel instrumental clause in Colossians 1:28 … … let’s look at that let’s look at that
How certain are you of the instrumental view?How certain are you of the instrumental view?(Christ dwells (Christ dwells by means ofby means of))
I’d give it a 7 or 8 out of 10I’d give it a 7 or 8 out of 10
The dataThe data1. Long sentences typify Paul’s style1. Long sentences typify Paul’s style2. Instrumental clauses occur more frequently2. Instrumental clauses occur more frequently3. Grammatical evidence favors it3. Grammatical evidence favors it4. Makes logical and contextual sense4. Makes logical and contextual sense5. Parallel instrumental clause in Colossians 1:285. Parallel instrumental clause in Colossians 1:28 … … let’s look at that let’s look at that
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We proclaim him, We proclaim him, admonishing and teaching ...with all wisdom, admonishing and teaching ...with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone perfect in Christ. so that we may present everyone perfect in Christ. Col. 1:28Col. 1:28
We proclaim him, We proclaim him, admonishing and teaching ...with all wisdom, admonishing and teaching ...with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone perfect in Christ. so that we may present everyone perfect in Christ. Col. 1:28Col. 1:28
Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you,Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you,with all wisdom teaching and admonishingwith all wisdom teaching and admonishingwith psalms, hymns, and spiritual songswith psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs Col. 3:16Col. 3:16
Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you,Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you,with all wisdom teaching and admonishingwith all wisdom teaching and admonishingwith psalms, hymns, and spiritual songswith psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs Col. 3:16Col. 3:16
One more issue:
How to translate the
last clause?
with the grace singing in your hearts to Godwith the grace singing in your hearts to God
Col 3:16Col 3:16 Literal translationLiteral translation
Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you, Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you,
with all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another
with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs,
singing with thankfulness in your hearts to God. singing with thankfulness in your hearts to God.
Col 3:16 Col 3:16 NASBNASB
Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you, Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you,
with all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another
with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs,
singing with thankfulness in your hearts to God. singing with thankfulness in your hearts to God.
Col 3:16 Col 3:16 NASBNASB
?? with the grace ???? with the grace ??
with the gracewith the grace
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with the gracewith the graceAwkward phraseAwkward phrase
with the grace singing in your hearts to Godwith the grace singing in your hearts to God
TranslationsTranslations““singing singing with thankfulnesswith thankfulness” NASB” NASB““singing singing with gracewith grace” NKJV” NKJV
Awkward phraseAwkward phrasewith the grace singing in your hearts to Godwith the grace singing in your hearts to God
TranslationsTranslations““singing singing with thankfulnesswith thankfulness” NASB” NASB““singing singing with gracewith grace” NKJV” NKJV
Let the word of Christ dwell in you richlyLet the word of Christ dwell in you richly
with all wisdomwith all wisdom teaching and admonishing one anotherteaching and admonishing one another [with] psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs[with] psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs
with the grace [recognizing his grace]with the grace [recognizing his grace] singing in your hearts to God singing in your hearts to God Col 3:16Col 3:16
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with the gracewith the graceIts meaningIts meaning
We sing with a growing recognition We sing with a growing recognition of God’s grace upon our lives.of God’s grace upon our lives.
The focus is not our attitude to God, The focus is not our attitude to God, but His attitude to us.but His attitude to us. Gordon FeeGordon Fee
Its meaningIts meaningWe sing with a growing recognition We sing with a growing recognition of God’s grace upon our lives.of God’s grace upon our lives.
The focus is not our attitude to God, The focus is not our attitude to God, but His attitude to us.but His attitude to us. Gordon FeeGordon Fee
Let the word of Christ dwell in you richlyLet the word of Christ dwell in you richly
with all wisdomwith all wisdom teaching and admonishing one anotherteaching and admonishing one another [with] psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs[with] psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs
with the grace [recognizing his grace]with the grace [recognizing his grace] singing in your hearts to God singing in your hearts to God Col 3:16Col 3:16
WiselyWiselyWiselyWisely
by teachingby teaching
by singing to Godby singing to God
in your heartsin your hearts
Let word of Christ dwellLet word of Christ dwellLet word of Christ dwellLet word of Christ dwell
HowHowHowHow
by admonishingby admonishing
with Psalmswith Psalms
Let the word of Christ dwell in you richlyLet the word of Christ dwell in you richly
with all wisdomwith all wisdom teaching and admonishing one anotherteaching and admonishing one another [with] psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs[with] psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs
with the grace [recognizing his grace]with the grace [recognizing his grace] singing in your hearts to God singing in your hearts to God Col 3:16Col 3:16
Instrumental:Instrumental:
Instrumental:Instrumental:
WiselyWiselyWiselyWisely
by teachingby teaching
by singing to Godby singing to God
in your heartsin your hearts
Let word of Christ dwellLet word of Christ dwellLet word of Christ dwellLet word of Christ dwell
RecognizingRecognizingGod’s graceGod’s graceRecognizingRecognizingGod’s graceGod’s graceHowHowHowHow
WhyWhyWhyWhy
by admonishingby admonishing
with Psalmswith Psalms
Let the word of Christ dwell in you richlyLet the word of Christ dwell in you richly
with all wisdomwith all wisdom teaching and admonishing one anotherteaching and admonishing one another [with] psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs[with] psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs
with the grace [recognizing his grace]with the grace [recognizing his grace] singing in your hearts to God singing in your hearts to God Col 3:16Col 3:16
Instrumental:Instrumental:
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In Summary Six Strategic PrinciplesIn Summary Six Strategic Principles
1. Let Christ dwell richly by means of 1. Let Christ dwell richly by means of
songsong
2. Teach and admonish with songs 2. Teach and admonish with songs
3. Value richness, variety3. Value richness, variety
4. Sing to the Lord4. Sing to the Lord
5. Sing to one another5. Sing to one another
6. 6. Grace motivates praiseGrace motivates praise
1. Let Christ dwell richly by means of 1. Let Christ dwell richly by means of
songsong
2. Teach and admonish with songs 2. Teach and admonish with songs
3. Value richness, variety3. Value richness, variety
4. Sing to the Lord4. Sing to the Lord
5. Sing to one another5. Sing to one another
6. 6. Grace motivates praiseGrace motivates praise
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Assignment:
Write two page paper on
Paul’s philosophy of worship based on
Col 3:16 and Eph 5:18, 19
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Assignment:
Write two page paper on
Paul’s philosophy of worship based on
Col 3:16 and Eph 5:18, 19
(Not the full picture of Paul, yet of utmost significance)
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Memorize Col 3:16 NASBMemorize Col 3:16 NASB
Let the word of Christ Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you, richly dwell within you,
with all wisdom with all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another teaching and admonishing one another with psalms, hymns, & spiritual songs, with psalms, hymns, & spiritual songs,
singing with thankfulness singing with thankfulness in your hearts to God. in your hearts to God.
Let the word of Christ Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you, richly dwell within you,
with all wisdom with all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another teaching and admonishing one another with psalms, hymns, & spiritual songs, with psalms, hymns, & spiritual songs,
singing with thankfulness singing with thankfulness in your hearts to God. in your hearts to God.
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Memorize Col 3:16 NASBMemorize Col 3:16 NASB
Let the ______ of ______ Let the ______ of ______ richly dwell ________ you, richly dwell ________ you,
with all wisdom with all wisdom _______ and admonishing __ ______ _______ and admonishing __ ______ with psalms, _____, & spiritual songs, with psalms, _____, & spiritual songs,
singing with thankfulness singing with thankfulness in your hearts to ____. in your hearts to ____.
Let the ______ of ______ Let the ______ of ______ richly dwell ________ you, richly dwell ________ you,
with all wisdom with all wisdom _______ and admonishing __ ______ _______ and admonishing __ ______ with psalms, _____, & spiritual songs, with psalms, _____, & spiritual songs,
singing with thankfulness singing with thankfulness in your hearts to ____. in your hearts to ____.
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Memorize Col 3:16 NASBMemorize Col 3:16 NASB
Let the ______ of ______ Let the ______ of ______ richly ______ ________ you, richly ______ ________ you,
with all wisdom with all wisdom _______ and ___________ __ ______ _______ and ___________ __ ______ with ______, _____, & ________ songs, with ______, _____, & ________ songs,
_______ with thankfulness _______ with thankfulness in your hearts to ____. in your hearts to ____.
Let the ______ of ______ Let the ______ of ______ richly ______ ________ you, richly ______ ________ you,
with all wisdom with all wisdom _______ and ___________ __ ______ _______ and ___________ __ ______ with ______, _____, & ________ songs, with ______, _____, & ________ songs,
_______ with thankfulness _______ with thankfulness in your hearts to ____. in your hearts to ____.
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Memorize Col 3:16 NASBMemorize Col 3:16 NASB
Let the word of Christ Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you, richly dwell within you,
with all wisdom with all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another teaching and admonishing one another with psalms, hymns, & spiritual songs, with psalms, hymns, & spiritual songs,
singing with thankfulness singing with thankfulness in your hearts to God. in your hearts to God.
Let the word of Christ Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you, richly dwell within you,
with all wisdom with all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another teaching and admonishing one another with psalms, hymns, & spiritual songs, with psalms, hymns, & spiritual songs,
singing with thankfulness singing with thankfulness in your hearts to God. in your hearts to God.
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Let’s examine some lyrics
that teach and
provide illustrations
for our talk
Some songs may be new to you
Rock of Ages cleft for me
Let me hide myself in thee:
Let the water and the blood,
From thy wounded side which flowed,
Be of sin the double cure,
Save from wrath and make me pure.
Classic Hymn (Toplady,1775)
Not the labor of my hands
Can fulfill thy law’s demands;
Could my zeal no respite know,
Could my tears forever flow,
All for sin could not atone:
Thou must save and thou alone.
Classic Hymn (Toplady,1775)
Nothing in my hands I bring
Simply to thy cross I cling;
Naked, come to thee for dress,
Helpless, look to thee for grace
Foul, I too thy fountain fly:
Wash me, Savior, or I die.
Classic Hymn (Toplady,1775)
While I draw this fleeting breath,
When my eyes shall close in death,
When I soar to worlds unknown,
See thee on thy judgment throne,
Rock of Ages, cleft for me,
Let me hide myself in thee.
Classic Hymn (Toplady,1775)
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We Are God’s PeopleWe Are God’s People1. We are God’s people, 1. We are God’s people, The chosen of the Lord,The chosen of the Lord,Born of His Spirit, Born of His Spirit, Established by his word;Established by his word;Our cor-ner-stone is Christ alone,Our cor-ner-stone is Christ alone,And strong in Him we stand;And strong in Him we stand;O, let us live trans-par-ent-ly,O, let us live trans-par-ent-ly,And walk heart to heart and hand in And walk heart to heart and hand in
hand.hand.
We Are God’s PeopleWe Are God’s People1. We are God’s people, 1. We are God’s people, The chosen of the Lord,The chosen of the Lord,Born of His Spirit, Born of His Spirit, Established by his word;Established by his word;Our cor-ner-stone is Christ alone,Our cor-ner-stone is Christ alone,And strong in Him we stand;And strong in Him we stand;O, let us live trans-par-ent-ly,O, let us live trans-par-ent-ly,And walk heart to heart and hand in And walk heart to heart and hand in
hand.hand.
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We Are God’s PeopleWe Are God’s People2. We are God’s loved ones,2. We are God’s loved ones,The Bride of Christ our Lord,The Bride of Christ our Lord,For we have known it,For we have known it,The love of God outpoured;The love of God outpoured;Now let us learn how to returnNow let us learn how to returnThe gift of love once giv’n:The gift of love once giv’n:O let us share each joy and care,O let us share each joy and care,And live with a zeal And live with a zeal That pleases heav’n. That pleases heav’n.
We Are God’s PeopleWe Are God’s People2. We are God’s loved ones,2. We are God’s loved ones,The Bride of Christ our Lord,The Bride of Christ our Lord,For we have known it,For we have known it,The love of God outpoured;The love of God outpoured;Now let us learn how to returnNow let us learn how to returnThe gift of love once giv’n:The gift of love once giv’n:O let us share each joy and care,O let us share each joy and care,And live with a zeal And live with a zeal That pleases heav’n. That pleases heav’n.
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We Are God’s PeopleWe Are God’s People3. We are the body3. We are the bodyOf which the Lord is head,Of which the Lord is head,Called to obey Him, Called to obey Him, Now risen from the dead;Now risen from the dead;He wills us be a fam-i-lyHe wills us be a fam-i-lyDi-verse yet tru-ly one:Di-verse yet tru-ly one:O, let us give our gifts to God,O, let us give our gifts to God,And so shall His work on earth be done.And so shall His work on earth be done.
We Are God’s PeopleWe Are God’s People3. We are the body3. We are the bodyOf which the Lord is head,Of which the Lord is head,Called to obey Him, Called to obey Him, Now risen from the dead;Now risen from the dead;He wills us be a fam-i-lyHe wills us be a fam-i-lyDi-verse yet tru-ly one:Di-verse yet tru-ly one:O, let us give our gifts to God,O, let us give our gifts to God,And so shall His work on earth be done.And so shall His work on earth be done.
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We Are God’s PeopleWe Are God’s People4. We are the temple,4. We are the temple,The Spirit’s dwelling place,The Spirit’s dwelling place,Formed in great weakness,Formed in great weakness,A cup to hold God’s grace;A cup to hold God’s grace;We die a-lone, for on its ownWe die a-lone, for on its ownEach emb-er loses fire:Each emb-er loses fire:Yet joined in one the flame burns onYet joined in one the flame burns onTo give warmth and light, and to in-To give warmth and light, and to in-
spire.spire.
We Are God’s PeopleWe Are God’s People4. We are the temple,4. We are the temple,The Spirit’s dwelling place,The Spirit’s dwelling place,Formed in great weakness,Formed in great weakness,A cup to hold God’s grace;A cup to hold God’s grace;We die a-lone, for on its ownWe die a-lone, for on its ownEach emb-er loses fire:Each emb-er loses fire:Yet joined in one the flame burns onYet joined in one the flame burns onTo give warmth and light, and to in-To give warmth and light, and to in-
spire.spire.
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Immortal, invisible, Immortal, invisible, God only wise,God only wise,In light inaccessible In light inaccessible hid from our eyes.hid from our eyes.Most blessed, most glorious,Most blessed, most glorious,the Ancient of Days,the Ancient of Days,Almighty, victorious,Almighty, victorious,Thy great name we praise.Thy great name we praise.
Immortal, invisible, Immortal, invisible, God only wise,God only wise,In light inaccessible In light inaccessible hid from our eyes.hid from our eyes.Most blessed, most glorious,Most blessed, most glorious,the Ancient of Days,the Ancient of Days,Almighty, victorious,Almighty, victorious,Thy great name we praise.Thy great name we praise.
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Unresting, unhasting,Unresting, unhasting,And silent as light,And silent as light,Nor wanting, nor wasting,Nor wanting, nor wasting,Thou rulest in might;Thou rulest in might;Thy justice like mountains,Thy justice like mountains,High soaring aboveHigh soaring aboveThy clouds, which are fountains,Thy clouds, which are fountains,Of goodness of love.Of goodness of love.
Unresting, unhasting,Unresting, unhasting,And silent as light,And silent as light,Nor wanting, nor wasting,Nor wanting, nor wasting,Thou rulest in might;Thou rulest in might;Thy justice like mountains,Thy justice like mountains,High soaring aboveHigh soaring aboveThy clouds, which are fountains,Thy clouds, which are fountains,Of goodness of love.Of goodness of love.
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To all, life Thou givest-To all, life Thou givest-To both great and small;To both great and small;In all life Thou livest-In all life Thou livest-The true life of all.The true life of all.Thy wisdom so boundless,Thy wisdom so boundless,Thy mercy so free,Thy mercy so free,Eternal Thy goodnessEternal Thy goodnessFor naught changeth Thee.For naught changeth Thee.
To all, life Thou givest-To all, life Thou givest-To both great and small;To both great and small;In all life Thou livest-In all life Thou livest-The true life of all.The true life of all.Thy wisdom so boundless,Thy wisdom so boundless,Thy mercy so free,Thy mercy so free,Eternal Thy goodnessEternal Thy goodnessFor naught changeth Thee.For naught changeth Thee.
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Great Father of glory,Great Father of glory,Pure Father of light, Pure Father of light, Thine angels adore Thee,Thine angels adore Thee,All veiling their sight;All veiling their sight;All praise we would render—All praise we would render—O help us to seeO help us to see‘‘Tis only the splendorTis only the splendorOf light hideth Thee.Of light hideth Thee.
Great Father of glory,Great Father of glory,Pure Father of light, Pure Father of light, Thine angels adore Thee,Thine angels adore Thee,All veiling their sight;All veiling their sight;All praise we would render—All praise we would render—O help us to seeO help us to see‘‘Tis only the splendorTis only the splendorOf light hideth Thee.Of light hideth Thee.
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