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What Shall We Sing?

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  • Stephen Rees

This article discusses congregational singing. It notes New Testament passages like Ephesians 5:18 and Colossians 3:16, and the Old Testament Psalms. Along the way, commentary is offered on modern songbooks and hymnody.

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Public Worship

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  • David P. Murray

What should our worship look like? What is the regulative principle of worship? What are the benefits of Psalm singing? This article answers these questions, discussing the characteristics of healthy Christian public worship.

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The Foundational Role of the Psalms

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  • Randal S. Lankheet, George P. van Popta

This article is about the place of the Psalms in the hymnal of the church.

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What Should We Sing?

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  • Peter J. Naylor

With the regulative principle of worship in mind, this article looks at the arguments given to support exclusive psalmody.

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"I" in Psalms and Hymns

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  • Gert Kwakkel

Looking at the use of first person singular in the Psalms, this article shares some understanding as to how it may be understood and why it is not individualistic. Thus, the Psalms can be sung by the church. Applying this to the selection of hymns for church singing, the author shares some features that must characterize a church hymn.

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Psalm Singing in Calvin and the Puritans

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  • Joel R. Beeke

This article looks at Calvin's view on the singing of Psalms, as well as the Puritans' view on the singing of Psalms in worship. 

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In Praise of Psalm-Singing

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  • Barrett L. Gritters

The richness of Psalm singing is found in that the Psalms are songs given by God. The Psalms teach theology and the history of redemption, they reveal the blessed life, and they help in making the word of Christ dwell in you.

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"Through Endless Ages Sound His Praise:" The History of Psalm-Singing in the Church

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  • Brian Huizinga

This article traces the history of Psalm singing from the Old and New Testament, through the early church, through the Reformation, up to the present day. The author shows how the restoration of singing Psalms in corporate worship has been a blessing to God's church.

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Worship the Lord in Psalms

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  • Herman C. Hanko

The Reformation restored congregational singing. This article shows that this should be done through the songs God has provided. It looks at the place of Psalm singing in worship and in daily life.

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Singing the Imprecatory Psalms

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  • Ronald H. Hanko

Should the church sing Psalms which pronounce curses on others? This article shows that singing imprecatory Psalms teaches God's people the true fear of God, reminds them of God's justice, and teaches them to rejoice in God's judgment.

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