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One
of the most important aspects of public worship is the singing of
hymns to the praise of our great God. Both congregational hymns and
special music, provided by those who are gifted of the Lord with musical
talents, inspire hearts to worship, instruct and comfort us, and prepare
the way for the preaching of the gospel. The selection of our hymns
must never be taken lightly. The singing itself must never be performed
mechanically. And those who are called upon to lead the congregation
in worship by special music must never do so without prayerful, thoughtful
preparation. Every song is to be sung unto the Lord! And every song
is to be an instrument of edification, instruction, and admonition
to one another! It is therefore, imperative that our songs be both
doctrinally accurate and devotional. There is no place for sentimentality,
emotionalism or show in the worship of God. Our songs must not be
songs of flattery to the flesh, but songs of praise to the triune
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