Worship Music

Term Paper # 105299

Music Studies
Religion and Theology > Christianity

Worship Music

An exploration of music and its role within the Ministry of God.

1,119 words () | 4 sources | MLA | 2008 United States

Paper Summary:

This paper explores music and its role within the Ministry of God by looking at worship music (often frequently referred to as devotional music) and how the vibrant musical tradition in the Christian Church has brought individuals closer to God and, in turn, God closer to those over whom He reigns. In the process of so doing, the paper argues that Church music, far from being mere ornamentation, is really a conduit through which can flow the Grace of God - and one's love for God. Simply put, music places us in the proper frame of mind to be receptive to Christ and to the Holy Father.

From the Paper:

"Put simply, music in church is an instrument of praise that is meant - at least in theory - to bring the enthralled worshipper nearer to the Lord. More than that, music, with its rich texture, evocative language, with its compelling rhythm and beat, is surely one of the most moving ways by which human beings can express thankfulness to God. For instance, after the Israelites had crossed the Red Sea and the sea, in turn, had fallen back upon the Pharaoh's army, Moses and his followers sang a song of thanksgiving to the Lord. Without exaggeration, when we sing praises to the Lord in Church, we are giving thanks to the Lord in much the same way as the ancient Israelites gave thanks to the Lord for their deliverance. "

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Higher Praise, Incorporated. (1999). "Christian Music Videos: Youth Music." Available from http://www.higherpraise.com/HigherImpact.htm. Internet; accessed 22 September 2007.
Leviticus 1:1-27:34. Available from http://www.ewtn.com/library/SCRIPTUR/LEVI.TXT. Accessed 22 September 2007.