Versifying Psalms for Singing
How is a psalm versified to function as a song for church music? This article considers the complexities involved in the task of versifying Psalms.
Brethren Hymnology
This article examines some of the hymns of the Brethren Movement that found a place in more general hymnbooks, and reflects on the character and nature of church music and liturgical songs.
Ten Principles for Church Song
This article lists ten principles for making wise decisions about church music. Among them are: our singing is for God's glory and the edification of the body of Christ, we ought to sing to the Lord new songs, church singing should swim in its own history of church singing, and all our songs should use biblical lyrics.
Why Johnny Can't Sing Hymns – Introductory Considerations
This chapter considers the character of church music or worship music. Gordon argues that contemporary pop music and pop culture have impoverished the worship music of many churches.
Singing and Making Music: Sermon in Song: Sacred Music as Proclamation
In worship musicians and preachers share in the ministry of the Word. Purposes of church music include proclamation of the Bible, and the edification and encouragement of the saints. The ultimate goal of all of this is to give glory to God.