The lawfulness and expediency of church-musick asserted in a sermon preached at St. Brides-Church upon the 22d. of November, 1693 being the anniversary meeting of gentlemen, lovers of musick / by Ralph Battell ...
and I have made Choice of them at this time to justify the Practice of our own Church in her laudable Use of Musick, both Vocal and Instrumental, in her solemn Assembles.
and I have made Choice of them At this time to justify the Practice of our own Church in her laudable Use of Music, both Vocal and Instrumental, in her solemn Assembles.
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and what is recommended, to us by the Sacred Scriptures, and what was so early in Use in the Christian Church, must needs be lawfull notwithstanding all the Objections or Cavils that have been brought to the contrary.
and what is recommended, to us by the Sacred Scriptures, and what was so early in Use in the Christian Church, must needs be lawful notwithstanding all the Objections or Cavils that have been brought to the contrary.
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That Musick has in it a natural Propriety to excite and heighten Devotion, will in some measure appear from the very Customs of the Heathen who did always use it in their Religious Rites.
That Music has in it a natural Propriety to excite and heighten Devotion, will in Some measure appear from the very Customs of the Heathen who did always use it in their Religious Rites.
though they were ignorant of the Statutes and Ordinances of the God of Israel. Now Homer one of the ancientest Heathen Writers, gives us an account that the Greeks celebrated the Praises of their Gods and Heroes upon the Harp. Others tell us,
though they were ignorant of the Statutes and Ordinances of the God of Israel. Now Homer one of the Ancientest Heathen Writers, gives us an account that the Greeks celebrated the Praises of their God's and Heroes upon the Harp. Others tell us,
Now although these Examples alone would not be throughly material to our Purpose, yet when in the Sacred Scriptures we also find Holy men in the Church of God recommending, approving and practising these things, we may safely from thence conclude, that even these Customs in the Heathen were not any Corruption of their Hearts,
Now although these Examples alone would not be thoroughly material to our Purpose, yet when in the Sacred Scriptures we also find Holy men in the Church of God recommending, approving and practising these things, we may safely from thence conclude, that even these Customs in the Heathen were not any Corruption of their Hearts,
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The first mention that is made of this thing in the Scripture upon a Religious account, is before the Law was given from Mount Sinai, when Miriam the Prophetess the Sister of Aaron (to celebrate the Deliverance out of Egypt) took a Timbrel in her hand,
The First mention that is made of this thing in the Scripture upon a Religious account, is before the Law was given from Mount Sinai, when Miriam the Prophetess the Sister of Aaron (to celebrate the Deliverance out of Egypt) took a Timbrel in her hand,
and went forth with her women with Timbrels to accompany the Song of Moses, Exod. 15. 20. After that we read in 1 Sam. 10. 5. of a Company of Prophets who were met by Saul, coming down from the high place with a Psaltery,
and went forth with her women with Timbrels to accompany the Song of Moses, Exod 15. 20. After that we read in 1 Sam. 10. 5. of a Company of prophets who were met by Saul, coming down from the high place with a Psaltery,
In Conclusion, we read in 1 Chron. 15. 16. That David the King appointed singers with Instruments of Musick to welcom home the Ark at its return from the Philistines;
In Conclusion, we read in 1 Chronicles 15. 16. That David the King appointed singers with Instruments of Music to welcome home the Ark At its return from the philistines;
that he also composed a Psalm upon that occasion, and left there before the Ark of the covenant of the Lord, Asaph and his brethren to minister before the Ark continually,
that he also composed a Psalm upon that occasion, and left there before the Ark of the Covenant of the Lord, Asaph and his brothers to minister before the Ark continually,
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and with Harps, according to the commandment of David, and of Gad the Kings Seer, and Nathan the Prophet, for so was the commandment of the Lord by his Prophets.
and with Harps, according to the Commandment of David, and of Gad the Kings Seer, and Nathan the Prophet, for so was the Commandment of the Lord by his prophets.
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To proceed yet on, Isaiah an inspired man and a Prophet, sung to his well beloved, a song of his beloved touching his vineyard, Isaiah 5. 1. The three Children sang a Hymn of Praise when they were cast into the fiery Furnace,
To proceed yet on, Isaiah an inspired man and a Prophet, sung to his well Beloved, a song of his Beloved touching his vineyard, Isaiah 5. 1. The three Children sang a Hymn of Praise when they were cast into the fiery Furnace,
The Prophet Habakkuk in lofty Strains composed in just Measure, and fitted for the Skill of Musick, asswaged the publick Grief, foretelling the acceptable day of the Lord,
The Prophet Habakkuk in lofty Strains composed in just Measure, and fitted for the Skill of Music, assuaged the public Grief, foretelling the acceptable day of the Lord,
Yea all the Prophets, saith St. Ambrose, cantaverunt spiritualibus modulis, &c. they sang forth the Oracles of divine Redemption, in spiritual Hymns,
Yea all the prophets, Says Saint Ambrose, cantaverunt Spiritualibus modulis, etc. they sang forth the Oracles of divine Redemption, in spiritual Hymns,
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and in melancholy Dirges lamented the hard-heartedness of their own Countrymen the Jews. In the New Testament we read that our Saviour sang a Hymn with his Disciples a little before his Passion, Matth. 26. 30. And even in his highest Agony upon the Cross, he recited a part of one of the Psalms of David, Psal. 22. 1. My God, my God,
and in melancholy Dirges lamented the hardheartedness of their own Countrymen the jews. In the New Testament we read that our Saviour sang a Hymn with his Disciples a little before his Passion, Matthew 26. 30. And even in his highest Agony upon the Cross, he recited a part of one of the Psalms of David, Psalm 22. 1. My God, my God,
and even in Heaven they sing the Song of Moses and of the Lamb, Rev. 15. 3. All Antiquity does agree in this matter, acquainting us that this was the constant practice of the Primitive Christians, Profane Authors, together with Sacred, joyntly attesting it.
and even in Heaven they sing the Song of Moses and of the Lamb, Rev. 15. 3. All Antiquity does agree in this matter, acquainting us that this was the constant practice of the Primitive Christians, Profane Authors, together with Sacred, jointly attesting it.
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Of the first kind we have Pliny the younger, who when he had enquired into the Errour of the Christians (as he calls it) he takes notice of no other Prayers that they had,
Of the First kind we have pliny the younger, who when he had inquired into the Error of the Christians (as he calls it) he Takes notice of no other Prayers that they had,
and Clemens Alexandrinus calls them NONLATINALPHABET, their Daily Liturgies: and a Cloud of Witnesses might be brought for the confirmation of this thing.
and Clemens Alexandrian calls them, their Daily Liturgies: and a Cloud of Witnesses might be brought for the confirmation of this thing.
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The Cathemerina of Prudentius, the Odes of Nazianzen, the Psalms of Athanasius and Apollinarius, and the Hymns of Synesius, all yet extant, are so many standing proofs of this matter,
The Cathemerina of Prudentius, the Odes of Nazianzen, the Psalms of Athanasius and Apollinarius, and the Hymns of Synesius, all yet extant, Are so many standing proofs of this matter,
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they sang in Prison and under Persecution, yea and many times, moved with the Spirit of God, they sang forth Hymns of Praise even at the Stake, and amidst the Flames of Martyrdom.
they sang in Prison and under Persecution, yea and many times, moved with the Spirit of God, they sang forth Hymns of Praise even At the Stake, and amid the Flames of Martyrdom.
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but there lies an exception which some have framed against Instrumental Musick, because we do not read that that was in use so early amongst the Primitive Christians;
but there lies an exception which Some have framed against Instrumental Music, Because we do not read that that was in use so early among the Primitive Christians;
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and Justin mentions no other Musick used among them but the NONLATINALPHABET, the bare singing with the Voice, unaccompanied with any Musical Instruments.
and Justin mentions no other Music used among them but the, the bore singing with the Voice, unaccompanied with any Musical Instruments.
First, That if it were thus for a time amongst the Primitive Christians, yet is it not any good Argument for its Perpetuity, any more than that because the upper Rooms and the subterraneous Caverns were the places where the persecuted Christians did use to meet,
First, That if it were thus for a time among the Primitive Christians, yet is it not any good Argument for its Perpetuity, any more than that Because the upper Rooms and the subterraneous Caverns were the places where the persecuted Christians did use to meet,
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and that they had not wherewithall to be at the charge of these Aids and Ornaments to their Religious Worship, rather than that they withheld the Expence,
and that they had not wherewithal to be At the charge of these Aids and Ornament to their Religious Worship, rather than that they withheld the Expense,
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And we read of St. Ambrose, who lived about the latter end of the fourth Century, soon after the time of Constantine, and who it is also said composed the Te Deum, the same Hymn of Praise which we still retain in our Liturgy directed to the glorious Trinity, that he joyned Instruments of Musick with the publick Service in the Cathedral Church of Milan, where he was then Bishop:
And we read of Saint Ambrose, who lived about the latter end of the fourth Century, soon After the time of Constantine, and who it is also said composed the Te God, the same Hymn of Praise which we still retain in our Liturgy directed to the glorious Trinity, that he joined Instruments of Music with the public Service in the Cathedral Church of Milan, where he was then Bishop:
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Secondly, Others have referr'd this to another Cause, namely, that as Inspiration in singing Psalms, (which was doubtless an extraordinary Gift common to the Primitive Christians) began to cease, Instruments and Skill were brought in in its Room,
Secondly, Others have referred this to Another Cause, namely, that as Inspiration in singing Psalms, (which was doubtless an extraordinary Gift Common to the Primitive Christians) began to cease, Instruments and Skill were brought in in its Room,
Now both these things together, if one of them alone be not sufficient, I hope may pass for a good answer to that Exception that has been taken by some from that passage in Justin, or any other of a like kind (if any such be found) in the most ancient Fathers.
Now both these things together, if one of them alone be not sufficient, I hope may pass for a good answer to that Exception that has been taken by Some from that passage in Justin, or any other of a like kind (if any such be found) in the most ancient Father's.
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And again in the Epistle of St. Paul to the Eph. 5. 19. the Apostle there speaking of Psalms and Hymns and Spiritual Songs, adds in the Conclusion of the Verse the word NONLATINALPHABET to the word NONLATINALPHABET;
And again in the Epistle of Saint Paul to the Ephesians 5. 19. the Apostle there speaking of Psalms and Hymns and Spiritual Songs, adds in the Conclusion of the Verse the word to the word;
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or the like) might be assumed and adopted into the Christian Service, if our Governors of the Church thought it fitting, they having a power left them to do all things for Decency,
or the like) might be assumed and adopted into the Christian Service, if our Governors of the Church Thought it fitting, they having a power left them to do all things for Decency,
If the Authority of the Geneva Divines may yet sway with some, let me only by way of Ballance to it, give you the Authority of the Assembly-Divines in this case,
If the authority of the Geneva Divines may yet sway with Some, let me only by Way of Balance to it, give you the authority of the Assembly-Divines in this case,
Now they have given us this different sense of these matters in their Exposition of the last Psalm of David, David (say they) exhorteth men the better to stir up their Joy to praise God with Musical Instruments,
Now they have given us this different sense of these matters in their Exposition of the last Psalm of David, David (say they) exhorteth men the better to stir up their Joy to praise God with Musical Instruments,
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and if Musical Instruments (as is granted) had that power then, how have they changed their nature since? To this I will only add farther the opinion of Mr. Baxter, a considerable man esteemed amongst those of the Separation from us in this Nation, let his Authority prevail where it can, most of his Arguments I verily think are unanswerable.
and if Musical Instruments (as is granted) had that power then, how have they changed their nature since? To this I will only add farther the opinion of Mr. Baxter, a considerable man esteemed among those of the Separation from us in this nation, let his authority prevail where it can, most of his Arguments I verily think Are unanswerable.
and why should the experience of some prejudiced self-conceited Persons, or of a half man that knoweth not what Melody is, be set against the experience of all others,
and why should the experience of Some prejudiced self-conceited Persons, or of a half man that Knoweth not what Melody is, be Set against the experience of all Others,
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Second thing I proposed, viz. The advantages that do redound from hence, and how it is highly conducing towards the more magnificent and solemn Worship of God.
Second thing I proposed, viz. The advantages that do redound from hence, and how it is highly conducing towards the more magnificent and solemn Worship of God.
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Musical Harmony, whether by Voice or Instrument, but especially by both together, is so pleasing and agreeable to that part of man which is most Divine, that some Philosophers have called the Soul Harmony;
Musical Harmony, whither by Voice or Instrument, but especially by both together, is so pleasing and agreeable to that part of man which is most Divine, that Some Philosophers have called the Soul Harmony;
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The reason hereof according to the judicious Mr. Hooker is, An admirable Faculty which is in Musick, to express and represent to the Mind more inwardly than any other sensible thing, the Rising and Falling, the Turns and Varieties of all Passions whereunto the Soul is Subject:
The reason hereof according to the judicious Mr. Hooker is, an admirable Faculty which is in Music, to express and represent to the Mind more inwardly than any other sensible thing, the Rising and Falling, the Turns and Varieties of all Passion whereunto the Soul is Subject:
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so that although we should lay aside the subject-matter of the Psalm or Hymn, yet even the very Harmony of Sounds being carried from the Ear to the spiritual Faculties of the Soul, is by a native power greatly available to bring to a perfect temper whatsoever is there troubled;
so that although we should lay aside the subject-matter of the Psalm or Hymn, yet even the very Harmony of Sounds being carried from the Ear to the spiritual Faculties of the Soul, is by a native power greatly available to bring to a perfect temper whatsoever is there troubled;
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apt as well to quicken the Spirits, as to allay that which is too eager, sovereign against melancholy and despair, forcible to draw forth Tears of Devotion,
apt as well to quicken the Spirits, as to allay that which is too eager, sovereign against melancholy and despair, forcible to draw forth Tears of Devotion,
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And therefore a well composed Harmony, shall have even a natural Efficacy to work changes for the better in humane Affections, to enliven and stir up those that are dull,
And Therefore a well composed Harmony, shall have even a natural Efficacy to work changes for the better in humane Affections, to enliven and stir up those that Are dull,
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Let me also give you a few Eulogies hereof from the antient Fathers of the Church, who found the Benefits of it in their Religious Exercises, and have thus commended it to us.
Let me also give you a few Eulogies hereof from the ancient Father's of the Church, who found the Benefits of it in their Religious Exercises, and have thus commended it to us.
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That it stirs up the Mind with a certain Pleasure unto an ardent Desire of that which is celebrated in the Song, that it allays the Desires and Affections of the Flesh, that it drives away evil Thoughts,
That it stirs up the Mind with a certain Pleasure unto an Ardent Desire of that which is celebrated in the Song, that it allays the Desires and Affections of the Flesh, that it drives away evil Thoughts,
that it makes the generous Contenders in Piety Valiant and Strong in Adversity, and brings a Medicine and Remedy to all the evil Accidents of our Life:
that it makes the generous Contenders in Piety Valiant and Strong in Adversity, and brings a Medicine and Remedy to all the evil Accidents of our Life:
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Whereas the Holy Spirit saw that Mankind was difficultly drawn unto Vertue, and that Righteousness was the less accounted of by reason of the proneness of our affections to that which delighteth;
Whereas the Holy Spirit saw that Mankind was difficultly drawn unto Virtue, and that Righteousness was the less accounted of by reason of the proneness of our affections to that which delights;
it pleased the wisdom of the same Spirit, to borrow from melody that pleasure which mingled with Heavenly Mysteries, should convey as it were by stealth the treasure of Good things into mens Minds.
it pleased the Wisdom of the same Spirit, to borrow from melody that pleasure which mingled with Heavenly Mysteres, should convey as it were by stealth the treasure of Good things into men's Minds.
St. Augustine also in his Confessions joyns in this matter, and says, I am induced to approve of the Custom of Singing in the Church, that through the Delight of the Ear the Minds of the infirm may raise themselves to a pious Affection.
Saint Augustine also in his Confessions joins in this matter, and Says, I am induced to approve of the Custom of Singing in the Church, that through the Delight of the Ear the Minds of the infirm may raise themselves to a pious Affection.
and in some measure as it were to inspire it divinely, at least to fit it for such Inspiration, we may gather from the Customs of the Prophets of Old, (already mentioned) of whom we read that while they prophecied, they came down from the high Place with a Psaltery,
and in Some measure as it were to inspire it divinely, At least to fit it for such Inspiration, we may gather from the Customs of the prophets of Old, (already mentioned) of whom we read that while they prophesied, they Come down from the high Place with a Psaltery,
and prophesied with them, 1 Sam. 10. 5. 6. Another wonderfull effect we read of that Musick had upon him was, that when an evil Spirit from the Lord was upon him, whether it were a deep Melancholy that he was fallen into, which might be excited and heightned by the Devil's Suggestion, as most Interpreters think;
and prophesied with them, 1 Sam. 10. 5. 6. another wonderful Effect we read of that Music had upon him was, that when an evil Spirit from the Lord was upon him, whither it were a deep Melancholy that he was fallen into, which might be excited and heightened by the Devil's Suggestion, as most Interpreters think;
whatever were the root of the Malady, or whatever might be the true cause of the Remedy, we find the Cure was effectually wrought by the Harp of David. I forbear to mention some other wondrous effects of Musick related by the Ancients,
whatever were the root of the Malady, or whatever might be the true cause of the Remedy, we find the Cure was effectually wrought by the Harp of David. I forbear to mention Some other wondrous effects of Music related by the Ancients,
And therefore as Holy David first composed Godly Psalms, in number and measure, (he being admirably skill'd in divine Poesy) and was moreover the Author of adding Melody, both Vocal and Instrumental,
And Therefore as Holy David First composed Godly Psalms, in number and measure, (he being admirably skilled in divine Poesy) and was moreover the Author of adding Melody, both Vocal and Instrumental,
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But after I have said all in Vindicating of this Custom, we do not condemn any other foreign Churches as guilty of any material Defect if they do not receive it,
But After I have said all in Vindicating of this Custom, we do not condemn any other foreign Churches as guilty of any material Defect if they do not receive it,
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making the aimiableness of God's Tabernacles excite the Ardency of our Thanksgivings there, and the beauty of Holiness conduce to (or at least concur with) the Spirit of Prayer,
making the aimiableness of God's Tabernacles excite the Ardency of our Thanksgivings there, and the beauty of Holiness conduce to (or At least concur with) the Spirit of Prayer,
Finally, whatsoever accidental Abuses may creep in amidst the use of these laudable things, we earnestly disswade and disallow, advising all Persons to be very carefull and circumspect in the use thereof,
Finally, whatsoever accidental Abuses may creep in amid the use of these laudable things, we earnestly dissuade and disallow, advising all Persons to be very careful and circumspect in the use thereof,
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lest their Minds should stray, and it might happen to them as it did sometimes to St. Augustin, who in his Confessions laments his Inadvertency in this point, owning, that when the Musick affected him more than the Subject-matter of the Psalm or Hymn, he was greatly to be blamed.
lest their Minds should stray, and it might happen to them as it did sometime to Saint Augustin, who in his Confessions laments his Inadvertency in this point, owning, that when the Music affected him more than the Subject-matter of the Psalm or Hymn, he was greatly to be blamed.
or when the Airs of our Anthems and Hymns are not grave and solemn, and befitting the House of God, rather than the House of Rimmon. But on the other hand, these Faults being prevented (as God be thanked due care is taken in our own Church that they should be) the Efficacy of Musick is truly admirable,
or when the Airs of our Anthems and Hymns Are not grave and solemn, and befitting the House of God, rather than the House of Rimmon. But on the other hand, these Faults being prevented (as God be thanked due care is taken in our own Church that they should be) the Efficacy of Music is truly admirable,
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By this our Minds may be raised and spiritualized in their flights towards Heaven, our Devotions quickned and enflamed with a greater Zeal and Fervency in our Religious Addresses,
By this our Minds may be raised and spiritualized in their flights towards Heaven, our Devotions quickened and inflamed with a greater Zeal and Fervency in our Religious Addresses,
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