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Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you,
with all wisdom
teaching and admonishing one another
with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs
singing with thankfulness in your hearts to God. Col 3:16 NASB
And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through him to God the Father. Col 3: 17 NASB
Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you,
with all wisdom
teaching and admonishing one another
with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs
singing with thankfulness in your hearts to God. Col 3:16 NASB
And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through him to God the Father. Col 3: 17 NASB
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Romans 12: 1,2 NRSV
I appeal to you, therefore, brothers I appeal to you, therefore, brothers and sisters, by the mercies of God, to and sisters, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual act of worship.which is your spiritual act of worship.
Do not be conformed to this world, but Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your be transformed by the renewing of your minds, so that you may be able to minds, so that you may be able to discern what is the will of God discern what is the will of God −− what what is good and acceptable and perfect. is good and acceptable and perfect.
I appeal to you, therefore, brothers I appeal to you, therefore, brothers and sisters, by the mercies of God, to and sisters, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual act of worship.which is your spiritual act of worship.
Do not be conformed to this world, but Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your be transformed by the renewing of your minds, so that you may be able to minds, so that you may be able to discern what is the will of God discern what is the will of God −− what what is good and acceptable and perfect. is good and acceptable and perfect.
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Martin LutherJohn CalvinThe Geneva Psalter
Martin LutherJohn CalvinThe Geneva Psalter
© 2011 Barry Liesch Biola University La Mirada CA
© 2011 Barry Liesch Biola University La Mirada CA
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The Protestant ReformationLuther posts 95 theses (1517)Luther posts 95 theses (1517)
Rails against indulgencesRails against indulgencesInsists on reformInsists on reform
Splits with RomeSplits with Rome
Luther posts 95 theses (1517)Luther posts 95 theses (1517)Rails against indulgencesRails against indulgencesInsists on reformInsists on reform
Splits with RomeSplits with Rome
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The Protestant Reformation
Luther posts 95 theses (1517)Luther posts 95 theses (1517)Rails against indulgencesRails against indulgencesInsists on reformInsists on reform
Splits with RomeSplits with RomeCalls pope “Antichrist”Calls pope “Antichrist”
Luther posts 95 theses (1517)Luther posts 95 theses (1517)Rails against indulgencesRails against indulgencesInsists on reformInsists on reform
Splits with RomeSplits with RomeCalls pope “Antichrist”Calls pope “Antichrist”
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The Protestant Reformation
Luther posts 95 theses (1517)Rails against indulgencesInsists on reform
Splits with RomeCalls pope “Antichrist”Compares Catholic church to “Babylon”
Luther posts 95 theses (1517)Rails against indulgencesInsists on reform
Splits with RomeCalls pope “Antichrist”Compares Catholic church to “Babylon”
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Luther on music
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Luther on music
A person who does not regard music as a marvelous creation of God
A person who does not regard music as a marvelous creation of God
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Luther on music
A person who does not regard music as
a marvelous creation of God
must be a clodhopper and does not
deserve to be called a human being.
A person who does not regard music as
a marvelous creation of God
must be a clodhopper and does not
deserve to be called a human being.
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Luther on music
A person who does not regard music as
a marvelous creation of God
must be a clodhopper and does not
deserve to be called a human being.
He should be permitted to hear nothing
but the braying of asses and the
grunting of hogs..
A person who does not regard music as
a marvelous creation of God
must be a clodhopper and does not
deserve to be called a human being.
He should be permitted to hear nothing
but the braying of asses and the
grunting of hogs..
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Luther champions musicMusic is a fair and lovely gift of God which has often awakened and moved me to the joy of preaching. Music drives away the Devil and makes people cheerful…
Experience proves that next to the Word of God only music deserves to be extolled as the mistress and governess of the feelings of the human heart.
Music is a fair and lovely gift of God which has often awakened and moved me to the joy of preaching. Music drives away the Devil and makes people cheerful…
Experience proves that next to the Word of God only music deserves to be extolled as the mistress and governess of the feelings of the human heart.
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Luther champions music
I have no use for cranks who despise music, because it is a gift of God..
I have no use for cranks who despise music, because it is a gift of God..
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Luther champions music
I have no use for cranks who despise music, because it is a gift of God.
If any will not sing, it shows that they do not believe.
I have no use for cranks who despise music, because it is a gift of God.
If any will not sing, it shows that they do not believe.
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Luther champions music
I have no use for cranks who despise music, because it is a gift of God.
If any will not sing, it shows that they do not believe.
Next after theology I give to music the highest place and the greatest honor.
I have no use for cranks who despise music, because it is a gift of God.
If any will not sing, it shows that they do not believe.
Next after theology I give to music the highest place and the greatest honor.
Luther supported all the fine arts (not just music)
He read music, sang tenor, played lute skillfullyEncouraged organ and choir music
Luther supported all the fine arts (not just music)
He read music, sang tenor, played lute skillfullyEncouraged organ and choir music
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How Luther changed musicMade hymn singing central to worship
Taught theology through musicThursday evening hymn sing40 stanzas!
Persuaded poets to compose hymn lyrics
Tremendously successful! “Hymns for Sale!”
Made hymn singing central to worship
Taught theology through musicThursday evening hymn sing40 stanzas!
Persuaded poets to compose hymn lyrics
Tremendously successful! “Hymns for Sale!”
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1524 Luther’s letter to Spalatin
Our plan is to follow the example of the prophets and the ancient fathers of the church,
and to compose psalms for the people in the vernacular, that is, spiritual songs,
so the Word of God may be among the people in the form of music.
Our plan is to follow the example of the prophets and the ancient fathers of the church,
and to compose psalms for the people in the vernacular, that is, spiritual songs,
so the Word of God may be among the people in the form of music.
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1524 Luther’s letter to Spalatin1524 Luther’s letter to Spalatin
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Wrote Words, Music (translated into English)A mighty fortress is our GodA bulwark never failingOur helper he, amid the floodOf mortal ills prevailingFor still our ancient foeDoth seek to work us woeHis craft and power are greatAnd armed with cruel hateOn earth is not his equal
Now in Catholic Hymnbooks!
Wrote Words, Music (translated into English)A mighty fortress is our GodA bulwark never failingOur helper he, amid the floodOf mortal ills prevailingFor still our ancient foeDoth seek to work us woeHis craft and power are greatAnd armed with cruel hateOn earth is not his equal
Now in Catholic Hymnbooks!
Martin Luther (1483-1546)
A Mighty Fortress #507Martin Luther (1483-1546)
A Mighty Fortress #507
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Wrote Words, Music (translated into English)Did we in our own strength confideOur striving would be losingWere not the right man on our sideThe man of God’s own choosingDost ask who that may beChrist Jesus it is heLord Sabaoth his nameFrom age to age the sameAnd he must win the battle
Now in Catholic Hymnbooks!
Wrote Words, Music (translated into English)Did we in our own strength confideOur striving would be losingWere not the right man on our sideThe man of God’s own choosingDost ask who that may beChrist Jesus it is heLord Sabaoth his nameFrom age to age the sameAnd he must win the battle
Now in Catholic Hymnbooks!
Martin Luther (1483-1546)
A Mighty Fortress #507Martin Luther (1483-1546)
A Mighty Fortress #507
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Wrote Words, Music (translated into English)And though this world with devils filledShould threaten to undo usWe will not fear for God has willedHis truth to triumph through usThe Prince of Darkness grimWe tremble not for himHis rage we can endureFor lo, his doom is sureOne little word shall fell him
Now in Catholic Hymnbooks!
Wrote Words, Music (translated into English)And though this world with devils filledShould threaten to undo usWe will not fear for God has willedHis truth to triumph through usThe Prince of Darkness grimWe tremble not for himHis rage we can endureFor lo, his doom is sureOne little word shall fell him
Now in Catholic Hymnbooks!
Martin Luther (1483-1546)
A Mighty Fortress #507
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Wrote Words, Music (translated into English)That word above all earthy powersNo thanks to them abidethThe Spirit and the gifts are oursThro’ him who with us sidethLet goods and kindred go This mortal life alsoThe body they may killGod’s truth abideth stillHis kingdom is forever
Now in Catholic Hymnbooks!
Wrote Words, Music (translated into English)That word above all earthy powersNo thanks to them abidethThe Spirit and the gifts are oursThro’ him who with us sidethLet goods and kindred go This mortal life alsoThe body they may killGod’s truth abideth stillHis kingdom is forever
Now in Catholic Hymnbooks!
Martin Luther (1483-1546)
A Mighty Fortress #507Martin Luther (1483-1546)
A Mighty Fortress #507
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Discuss
What images, feelings does Luther project?
How are these lyrics different from today?
Discuss
What images, feelings does Luther project?
How are these lyrics different from today?
Martin Luther (1483-1546)
A Mighty Fortress #507Martin Luther (1483-1546)
A Mighty Fortress #507
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Luther versus CalvinLuther, public relation genius
Calvin private manLuther, priest, skilled musician
Calvin, lawyer, scholarLuther fought his way out of medieval Catholic church
Calvin thought his way outLuther embraced the past
Calvin denied the pastLuther retained Mass, cut only non-scriptural elements
Calvin, developed a new serviceLuther allowed humanly constructed hymns
Calvin banned all but scripture
Luther, public relation geniusCalvin private man
Luther, priest, skilled musicianCalvin, lawyer, scholar
Luther fought his way out of medieval Catholic church
Calvin thought his way outLuther embraced the past
Calvin denied the pastLuther retained Mass, cut only non-scriptural elements
Calvin, developed a new serviceLuther allowed humanly constructed hymns
Calvin banned all but scripture
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Calvin: Restricted Worship
Very little freedom
Very little spontaneity
Only scripture allowedCongregational songs = Scripture only
Very little freedom
Very little spontaneity
Only scripture allowedCongregational songs = Scripture only
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Calvin: Restricted Worship
Unison singing only, one note per
syllable
No harmony/no antiphonal
No instruments
No organs (melted them down)
No choirs, vestments
No symbolism, pictures, candles
No altars, genuflexions
Congregation sings, pulpit at center
Removing of “popery”
Unison singing only, one note per
syllable
No harmony/no antiphonal
No instruments
No organs (melted them down)
No choirs, vestments
No symbolism, pictures, candles
No altars, genuflexions
Congregation sings, pulpit at center
Removing of “popery”
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Calvin: Restricted MusicAlthough we may look far and wide and search on every hand, we shall not find better songs…than the Psalms of David….
When we sing them, we may be certain that God putsthe words in our mouth as if Himself sang in us to exalt his glory.
Instrumental music was tolerated in the time of the law because the people were then in infancy.
Instruments are banished….Paul in I Cor 14:13 lays down an invariable law…we must praise God only in a known tongue.
Although we may look far and wide and search on every hand, we shall not find better songs…than the Psalms of David….
When we sing them, we may be certain that God putsthe words in our mouth as if Himself sang in us to exalt his glory.
Instrumental music was tolerated in the time of the law because the people were then in infancy.
Instruments are banished….Paul in I Cor 14:13 lays down an invariable law…we must praise God only in a known tongue.
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Calvin: Restricted Music
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Zwingli: Calvin’s Colleague
Great expositor of Scripture
A musician, composer! but...
Allowed no music!
Great expositor of Scripture
A musician, composer! but...
Allowed no music!LutherLuther Zwingli
Zwingli
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Zwingli: Silenced Music
Summer of 1524:
Clergy entered the parish churches removed the relics and images
whitewashed the paintings and
decorations
nailed the organs shut--that no music
resound in churches again.
Summer of 1524:
Clergy entered the parish churches removed the relics and images
whitewashed the paintings and
decorations
nailed the organs shut--that no music
resound in churches again.
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Summary
Luther recovered congregational singing
Calvin restricted it
Zwingli silenced it
(much later, Calvinists embrace hymns)
Luther recovered congregational singing
Calvin restricted it
Zwingli silenced it
(much later, Calvinists embrace hymns)
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Calvinist (Reformed) Church
Problem in trying to sing the Biblical Psalms
Impossible to fit into 3/4 or 4/4 metersEach line has a different number of beats/accentsParallelism of ideas rather than beats
Solution Create a strict paraphrase of each psalm
Each line must have the required number of beats
Create metered tunes to go with lines
Problem in trying to sing the Biblical Psalms
Impossible to fit into 3/4 or 4/4 metersEach line has a different number of beats/accentsParallelism of ideas rather than beats
Solution Create a strict paraphrase of each psalm
Each line must have the required number of beats
Create metered tunes to go with lines
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Calvinist (Reformed) Church
Generated & Promoted Metrical Psalms Geneva Psalter (1562): 150 Psalms
Singing version (lyrics paraphrased, 125 tunes)
Plus 10 commandments, Song of Simeon Influential
“most gigantic publishing enterprise” 100,000 copies, 30 editions Swiss British American versions
USA President Benjamin Franklyn in 1740One could not walk through Philadelphia in the evening without hearing psalms sung by families on every street
Generated & Promoted Metrical Psalms Geneva Psalter (1562): 150 Psalms
Singing version (lyrics paraphrased, 125 tunes)
Plus 10 commandments, Song of Simeon Influential
“most gigantic publishing enterprise” 100,000 copies, 30 editions Swiss British American versions
USA President Benjamin Franklyn in 1740One could not walk through Philadelphia in the evening without hearing psalms sung by families on every street
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Calvinist (Reformed) Church
Doxology (Psalter tune, 1562) #34Praise God from whom all blessings flows
Praise him all creatures here belowPraise him above you heavenly hostPraise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost
Reformed churches sing the 150 Psalms today
Psalm tunes used for different lyricsFor example…
Doxology (Psalter tune, 1562) #34Praise God from whom all blessings flows
Praise him all creatures here belowPraise him above you heavenly hostPraise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost
Reformed churches sing the 150 Psalms today
Psalm tunes used for different lyricsFor example…
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Calvinist (Reformed) Church
The Old 100The Old 100th th #661 #661 ((rhythm is is different)different)
Words: Kethe Tune: BourgeoisWords: Kethe Tune: BourgeoisAll people that on earth do dwellSing to the Lord with cheerful voiceHim serve with joy [fear], his praise forth tell
Come ye before him and rejoice.
The Old 100The Old 100th th #661 #661 ((rhythm is is different)different)
Words: Kethe Tune: BourgeoisWords: Kethe Tune: BourgeoisAll people that on earth do dwellSing to the Lord with cheerful voiceHim serve with joy [fear], his praise forth tell
Come ye before him and rejoice.
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Calvinist (Reformed) Church
Know that the Lord is God indeedWithout our aid he did us makeWe are his flock, he doth us feed,
And for his sheep he doth us take.
Know that the Lord is God indeedWithout our aid he did us makeWe are his flock, he doth us feed,
And for his sheep he doth us take.
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Calvinist (Reformed) Church
O enter then his gates with praiseApproach with joy his courts untoPraise laud and bless his name always
For it is seemly so to do
O enter then his gates with praiseApproach with joy his courts untoPraise laud and bless his name always
For it is seemly so to do
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Calvinist (Reformed) Church
For why? The Lord our God is good
His mercy is forever sureHis truth at all times firmly stood
And shall from age to age endure
For why? The Lord our God is good
His mercy is forever sureHis truth at all times firmly stood
And shall from age to age endure
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Be present at our table, LordBe here and everywhere adoredThese mercies bless and grant that weMay feast in paradise with theeAmen
Good at a home or churchCompose your own lyric for credit!
Family sings grace before eating lunch or supper?Or church sings grace at church potluck?
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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 his throne aboveChrist came to us: redeeming love!(Phillippians 2:6-8)
Contemporary Doxology by Gary Parrett
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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
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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
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Scottish Psalter (1650)
The Lord’s My Shepherd #86
The Lord’s my shepherd I’ll not wantHe makes me down to lieIn pastures green, he leadeth meThe quiet waters byMy soul he doth restore againAnd me to walk doth makeWithin the paths of rightousnessE’en for his own name sake
The Lord’s my shepherd I’ll not wantHe makes me down to lieIn pastures green, he leadeth meThe quiet waters byMy soul he doth restore againAnd me to walk doth makeWithin the paths of rightousnessE’en for his own name sake
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Scottish Psalter (1650)
The Lord’s My Shepherd #86
Yea, though I walk through death’s dark valeYet will I fear no illFor thou art with me and thy rodAnd staff me comfort stillMy table thou has furnishedIn presence of my foesMy head thou dost with oil annointAnd my cup overflows
Yea, though I walk through death’s dark valeYet will I fear no illFor thou art with me and thy rodAnd staff me comfort stillMy table thou has furnishedIn presence of my foesMy head thou dost with oil annointAnd my cup overflows
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Scottish Psalter (1650)
The Lord’s My Shepherd #90
Goodness and mercy all my lifeShall surely follow meAnd in God’s house forever moreMy dwelling place shall be
Goodness and mercy all my lifeShall surely follow meAnd in God’s house forever moreMy dwelling place shall be
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Immortal Invisible
Based on I Tim 1:17
Now to the King eternal, immortal,
Invisible, the only God,Be honor and glory forever and ever.
Based on I Tim 1:17
Now to the King eternal, immortal,
Invisible, the only God,Be honor and glory forever and ever.
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Immortal, invisible, #48
God only wise,In light inaccessible hid from our eyes.Most blessed, most glorious,the Ancient of Days,Almighty, victorious,Thy great name we praise.
Immortal, invisible, #48
God only wise,In light inaccessible hid from our eyes.Most blessed, most glorious,the Ancient of Days,Almighty, victorious,Thy great name we praise.
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Unresting, unhasting,And silent as light,Nor wanting, nor wasting,Thou rulest in might;Thy justice like mountains,High soaring aboveThy clouds, which are fountains,
Of goodness of love.
Unresting, unhasting,And silent as light,Nor wanting, nor wasting,Thou rulest in might;Thy justice like mountains,High soaring aboveThy clouds, which are fountains,
Of goodness of love.
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To all life thou givestTo both great and small;In all life thou livestThe true life of all.Thy wisdom so boundless,Thy mercy so free,Eternal thy goodnessFor naught changeth thee.
To all life thou givestTo both great and small;In all life thou livestThe true life of all.Thy wisdom so boundless,Thy mercy so free,Eternal thy goodnessFor naught changeth thee.
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Great Father of glory,Pure Father of light, Thine angels adore Thee,All veiling their sight;All praise we would render—O help us to see‘Tis only the splendorOf light hideth Thee.
Great Father of glory,Pure Father of light, Thine angels adore Thee,All veiling their sight;All praise we would render—O help us to see‘Tis only the splendorOf light hideth Thee.
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Assignment: Create a Hymn paraphrase
Idea: pray the hymn before singing
Assignment: Create a Hymn paraphrase
Idea: pray the hymn before singing
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 prayerAdvantages for the worship serviceAdvantages for the worship service
Helps college students comprehend textHelps college students comprehend textLess boring, less didactic becauseLess boring, less didactic becausethe worship doesn’t stop--keeps flowingthe worship doesn’t stop--keeps flowingSubtle: let people “discover” what’s Subtle: let people “discover” what’s happeninghappening
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 prayerAdvantages for the worship serviceAdvantages for the worship service
Helps college students comprehend textHelps college students comprehend textLess boring, less didactic becauseLess boring, less didactic becausethe worship doesn’t stop--keeps flowingthe worship doesn’t stop--keeps flowingSubtle: let people “discover” what’s Subtle: let people “discover” what’s happeninghappening
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Hymn assignment
Immortal, InvisibleHymn assignment
Immortal, Invisible
It’s difficult to comprehendComplex, abstract thoughts….so
Quote difficult wordsClarify difficult words, concepts
Dwell on thoughtsEnlarge on thoughts, slow down pacing
It’s difficult to comprehendComplex, abstract thoughts….so
Quote difficult wordsClarify difficult words, concepts
Dwell on thoughtsEnlarge on thoughts, slow down pacing
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Hymn assignment
Immortal, Invisible stanza one...
Hymn assignment
Immortal, Invisible stanza one...
Explain the difficult words, thoughts
Find synonyms, develop explanatory phrasesImmortal, invisible, God only wiseIn light inaccessible hid from our eyes.Most blessed, most glorious, the Ancient of Days,Almighty, victorious—Thy great name we praise
Explain the difficult words, thoughts
Find synonyms, develop explanatory phrasesImmortal, invisible, God only wiseIn light inaccessible hid from our eyes.Most blessed, most glorious, the Ancient of Days,Almighty, victorious—Thy great name we praise
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Hymn assignment
Immortal, Invisible stanza two...
Hymn assignment
Immortal, Invisible stanza two...
Explain the difficult words, thoughtsFind synonyms, develop explanatory phrasesUnresting, unhasting, and silent as light,Nor wanting, nor wasting,Thou rulest in might;Thy justice, like mountains,high soaring above,Thy clouds, which are fountainsof goodness and love.
Explain the difficult words, thoughtsFind synonyms, develop explanatory phrasesUnresting, unhasting, and silent as light,Nor wanting, nor wasting,Thou rulest in might;Thy justice, like mountains,high soaring above,Thy clouds, which are fountainsof goodness and love.
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Hymn assignment
Immortal, InvisibleHymn assignment
Immortal, Invisible
Write your paraphraseTest it—read it, pray it! Post your paraphrase on BlackBoard
Bring it to class--we’ll use it as one of our
prayers
Write your paraphraseTest it—read it, pray it! Post your paraphrase on BlackBoard
Bring it to class--we’ll use it as one of our
prayers
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Immortal InvisibleStudent paraphrase
Dear Lord,You are immortal, eternal, unending, everlasting. You are the Alpha & Omega, the beginning and the end, the Ancient of Days. In light unreachable and inaccessible, You are set apart from us, and hidden from human eye. Yet we praise you for your invisible hand that guides us through each day. We praise you because of your power over sin, even the sin in our lives. In the end You will triumph and reign. Your great and holy name we will praise forever.
Dear Lord,You are immortal, eternal, unending, everlasting. You are the Alpha & Omega, the beginning and the end, the Ancient of Days. In light unreachable and inaccessible, You are set apart from us, and hidden from human eye. Yet we praise you for your invisible hand that guides us through each day. We praise you because of your power over sin, even the sin in our lives. In the end You will triumph and reign. Your great and holy name we will praise forever.
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Immortal InvisibleStudent paraphrase
Heavenly Father,We praise you for all you are. You neither want nor lack for anything. Unmovable are your precepts. Unhurried is your plan. Unresting is your care for us. We rush--you never rush. You never tire from your labors. You are the creator of time itself. You never grow weary of guiding us, hearing us, and pursuing an intimate relationship with us. Perfect is your justice. Your promises to your beloved creation soar higher than any mountain we could climb. 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.
Heavenly Father,We praise you for all you are. You neither want nor lack for anything. Unmovable are your precepts. Unhurried is your plan. Unresting is your care for us. We rush--you never rush. You never tire from your labors. You are the creator of time itself. You never grow weary of guiding us, hearing us, and pursuing an intimate relationship with us. Perfect is your justice. Your promises to your beloved creation soar higher than any mountain we could climb. 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.
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5 Solas of Protestant Reformation
Sola scripture (scripture alone)Sola Gratia (grace alone) Sola Fide (faith alone)Solus Christus (Christ alone)Soli Deo (to God alone be the glory)
Sums up their grievances against Sums up their grievances against RomeRome
Sola scripture (scripture alone)Sola Gratia (grace alone) Sola Fide (faith alone)Solus Christus (Christ alone)Soli Deo (to God alone be the glory)
Sums up their grievances against Sums up their grievances against RomeRome
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Toplady 1740-1778
Rock of Ages #384Toplady 1740-1778
Rock of Ages #384
World-famous hymnReformed theologyHumanity deeply lost, sinfulDependent on God’s graceJustification by faith apart from works
World-famous hymnReformed theologyHumanity deeply lost, sinfulDependent on God’s graceJustification by faith apart from works
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Toplady
Rock of Ages #384Toplady
Rock of Ages #384
#1. Rock of Ages cleft for meLet me hide myself in theeLet the water and the bloodFrom thy wounded side which flowed
Be of sin the double cureSave from wrath and make me pure
Solus Christus (Christ alone)
#1. Rock of Ages cleft for meLet me hide myself in theeLet the water and the bloodFrom thy wounded side which flowed
Be of sin the double cureSave from wrath and make me pure
Solus Christus (Christ alone)
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Toplady
Rock of Ages #384Toplady
Rock of Ages #384
# 2. Not the labors of my handsCan fulfill thy law’s demandsCould my zeal no respite knowCould my tears forever flowAll for sin could not atoneThou must save and thou alone
Sola Gratia (grace alone)
# 2. Not the labors of my handsCan fulfill thy law’s demandsCould my zeal no respite knowCould my tears forever flowAll for sin could not atoneThou must save and thou alone
Sola Gratia (grace alone)
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Toplady
Rock of Ages #384Toplady
Rock of Ages #384
#3. Nothing in my hand I bringSimply to thy cross I clingNaked come to thee for dressHelpless look to thee for grace
Foul I too the fountain flyWash me Savior or I die
Sola Gratia (grace alone)
#3. Nothing in my hand I bringSimply to thy cross I clingNaked come to thee for dressHelpless look to thee for grace
Foul I too the fountain flyWash me Savior or I die
Sola Gratia (grace alone)
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Toplady
Rock of Ages #384Toplady
Rock of Ages #384
#4. While I draw this fleeting breath
When my eyes shall close in death
When I soar to world’s unknownSee thee on thy judgment throneRock of ages cleft for meLet me hide myself in thee
Solus Christus (Christ alone)
#4. While I draw this fleeting breath
When my eyes shall close in death
When I soar to world’s unknownSee thee on thy judgment throneRock of ages cleft for meLet me hide myself in thee
Solus Christus (Christ alone)
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Scripture imagery
Rock of Ages #384Scripture imagery
Rock of Ages #384
AssignmentBiblical allusions of “Rock”Meaning of “cleft”Narrative/theological meanings of “water and blood”
Paraphrase in your own words (write out)Stanza #2Stanza #3
How would you introduce this piece?
AssignmentBiblical allusions of “Rock”Meaning of “cleft”Narrative/theological meanings of “water and blood”
Paraphrase in your own words (write out)Stanza #2Stanza #3
How would you introduce this piece?
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5 Solas of Protestant Reformation
Sola scripture (scripture alone)Sola Gratia (grace alone) Sola Fide (faith alone)Solus Christus (Christ alone)Soli Deo (to God alone be the glory)
Sums up their grievances against Sums up their grievances against RomeRome
Sola scripture (scripture alone)Sola Gratia (grace alone) Sola Fide (faith alone)Solus Christus (Christ alone)Soli Deo (to God alone be the glory)
Sums up their grievances against Sums up their grievances against RomeRome
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Sunday Morning
Extra credit worship assignment
MeditateSeat yourself 15 minutes earlyLook at hymn index for Watts hymns
Meditate on the lyricsMeditate on a hymn by Watts, Wesley, or Crosby
Do this for 3 Sundays
Write up/turn in a one page reportWorth 5% extra credit
MeditateSeat yourself 15 minutes earlyLook at hymn index for Watts hymns
Meditate on the lyricsMeditate on a hymn by Watts, Wesley, or Crosby
Do this for 3 Sundays
Write up/turn in a one page reportWorth 5% extra credit
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