Instrumental Music In Service To The Text

Source: The Complete Library of Christian Worship, Robert E. Webber, General Editor

A wide variety of musical instruments can be used effectively in accompanying hymns and anthems. Creativity in the use of instruments should always seek to reflect and illuminate the text that is sung. The following article gives suggestions for how a variety of instruments can be used to proclaim the text.

Music Proclaims the Word

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