The ancient temple organization provided for complex arrangements of instrumentation and voices in temple worship. Certainly, the inspiration for musical compositions was far loftier than that of the neighboring nations. And judging by the poetry and prose of the Hebrew Scriptures, we can conclude that Israelite music was of high quality. Rather than being primitive, their music was undoubtedly quite advanced. The harpists must have noticed the harmony that could be produced by combinations of tones on the instrument. However, more than one note could be played at a time on the harp, an instrument prominently mentioned in the Bible. Some historians have argued that ancient Hebrew music was all melody, without supportive harmony. Job 38:7 tells of the angels crying out joyfully and “shouting in applause.” Thus, there is Scriptural reason to believe that singing in worship to Jehovah was a practice long before man came on the scene. A number of Bible translations describe angels as singing. However, music was a part of Jehovah’s worship even before the creation of humans. At Genesis 4:21, Jubal is credited with what may be the invention of the first musical instruments or perhaps the establishment of some kind of music profession. The first Biblical reference to music is not specifically noted in connection with the worship of Jehovah. For Jehovah is taking pleasure in his people.”- Psalm 149:3, 4.īut how important is singing in modern worship? How can Jehovah’s people today please him by raising their voices in song? What place should music have in true worship? Exploring the history of music in worship will help answer these questions. The psalmist wrote: “Let them make melody to him. Singing is also associated with joy-not only the joy of those singing but joy on the part of Jehovah as well. Most of some three hundred Bible references to music relate to the worship of Jehovah. Even more, we can voice our love, adoration, and praise for the Originator of song, Jehovah. By means of it, we can express our emotions, both sorrows and joys. Raising our voices in song can bring pleasure to us and to our Creator. Some vocal selections were also recorded.) Songs to Jehovah’s Praise (1950 91 songs, more up-to-date themes without archaic language) Kingdom Service Song Book (1944 62 songs) Songs of Praise to Jehovah (1928 337 songs a mixture of Bible Students' compositions and older hymns) Kingdom Hymns (1925 80 songs, with music, especially for children) Hymns of the Millennial Dawn (1905 333 songs published in 1890, with music added) Zion’s Glad Songs (1900 82 songs, many written by one Bible Student, to supplement the earlier collection) Zion’s Glad Songs of the Morning (1896 published as the “Watch Tower” of February 1, words for 11 songs, with music lyrics written by Bible Students Poems and Hymns of Millennial Dawn (1890 151 poems and 333 hymns, published without music.SINGING is a gift from God. Sing Praises to Jehovah (1984 225 Kingdom songs words and melodies composed by Jehovah's Witnesses) Singing and Accompanying Yourselves With Music in Your Hearts (1966 119 songs orchestral recordings were made, and used as accompaniment in congregation meetings. Sing to Jehovah (2009 135 Kingdom songs words and melodies composed by Jehovah's Witnesses).
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