By Bill Cavender A century and three decades ago, our brethren began discussing in earnest the use of mechanical instruments of music in worship to God. Most of the “reformers” of those days were brethren who had come out of denominationalism, especially the Presbyterian, Methodist and Baptist denominations. Presbyterians had used mechanical instruments in their services …
Monthly Archives: May 2012
The Instrument and Unity
By Irven Lee “Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!” (Ps. 133:1). This is a clear statement of fact, for it is a very pleasant thing for brethren to work where unity and good will abound. David was not, and we are not, speaking of some sort of …
Evolution of Defense for Instrumental Music
By Ron Halbrook During the first half of the 1800’s, the work of restoring New Testament Christianity in America grew and prospered. But in the decades following the War Between the States, the ship of Zion floundered on, the sandbar of apostasy. The rise of liberal attitudes toward Bible authority resulted in an effort to centralize …
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We Called Him “Paw”
By Royce Chandler Never have I seen such a funeral. Well before time to begin, all the rooms in the funeral home were filled; many stood in the hallways and on the porch, and others had to be turned away. That, plus the presence of fifty to sixty gospel preachers testified to the great love and …