Quote
Puritan said:
My only other question would be, are there any online resources and or books that you would recommend for essential reading on the topic of contemporary worship?
John,

Let me say that I do appreciate greatly your "level-headedness" (is that a word? <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/giggle.gif" alt="" /> ) in this discussion. <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

First, it might be helpful if you would define "contemporary worship" as far as you understand and use the term.

Second, let me make it very clear that I am not contending for a worship service that 1) uses only "old" hymns to the exclusion of anything written after the 19th century. 2) all of the so-called hymns or spiritual songs are summarily acceptable. 3) true biblical worship is devoid of any emotion.

Third, you can find quite a selection of articles and books on the subjects of music and worship right here on The Highway!! (surprise, surprise <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/wow1.gif" alt="" /> ) I provided the link already in another reply in this thread but I'll provide it again here: Ecclesiology - The Doctrine of the Church. Simply scroll down the page and see the sub-headings of "Music" and "Worship".

In His grace,

[Linked Image]

simul iustus et peccator

[Linked Image]