The usefulness of church-musick a sermon preach'd at Christ-Church, Novemb. 27, 1696, upon occasion of the anniversary-meeting of the lovers of musick, on St. Cæcilia's Day / by S. Estwick ...
Col. 3. 16. The latter Part, Teaching and Admonishing one another, in Psalms and Hymns, and Spiritual Songs, Singing with Grace in your Hearts to the Lord.
Col. 3. 16. The latter Part, Teaching and Admonishing one Another, in Psalms and Hymns, and Spiritual Songs, Singing with Grace in your Hearts to the Lord.
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THE Design of this great Assembly's meeting together, being to celebrate the Praises of our God with exalted Hearts and Voices, I hope each one has acquitted himself in a suitable manner,
THE Design of this great Assembly's meeting together, being to celebrate the Praises of our God with exalted Hearts and Voices, I hope each one has acquitted himself in a suitable manner,
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whilst the Skilful Performers with laudable Emulations have endeavour'd to raise and extol God's Goodness, to the utmost pitch our impair'd Faculties will allow of in this imperfect State:
while the Skilful Performers with laudable Emulations have endeavoured to raise and extol God's goodness, to the utmost pitch our impaired Faculties will allow of in this imperfect State:
and to deny the Pow'r of Harmony, for his Satisfaction we might have wish'd him here, where he might have had the best sort of Argument for his Conviction (viz) the Testimony of his own Sense;
and to deny the Power of Harmony, for his Satisfaction we might have wished him Here, where he might have had the best sort of Argument for his Conviction (videlicet) the Testimony of his own Sense;
To say we are pleas'd with Harmonious Sounds, is to say very little in comparison of what our Apostle has suggested to us, who carries this Matter much higher,
To say we Are pleased with Harmonious Sounds, is to say very little in comparison of what our Apostle has suggested to us, who carries this Matter much higher,
and intimates to every Good Christian, that at the same time he is gratify'd and delighted, he may be better'd and improv'd by it in Holy and Vertuous Living.
and intimates to every Good Christian, that At the same time he is gratified and delighted, he may be bettered and improved by it in Holy and Virtuous Living.
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By Teaching and Admonishing one another in Psalms, &c. we are assur'd of the fitness of this Divine Exercise, to promote the Spiritual Interests of Faithful People, of its suitableness to help 'em forward,
By Teaching and Admonishing one Another in Psalms, etc. we Are assured of the fitness of this Divine Exercise, to promote the Spiritual Interests of Faithful People, of its suitableness to help they forward,
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we certainly may be admonish'd of what we knew before, and I think may not improperly be said to be Taught and Instructed by whatever excites and enlarges our Desires of Goodness, by whatever enflames in our Hearts the Love of God and our Neighbour;
we Certainly may be admonished of what we knew before, and I think may not improperly be said to be Taught and Instructed by whatever excites and enlarges our Desires of goodness, by whatever enflames in our Hearts the Love of God and our Neighbour;
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tho' all this while we gain no fresh Supplies of new Idea's, but having an Occasion offer'd us of reviving those old ones that before lay dormant, we are thereby enabled to turn 'em to a better use,
though all this while we gain no fresh Supplies of new Idea's, but having an Occasion offered us of reviving those old ones that before lay dormant, we Are thereby enabled to turn they to a better use,
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First, I desire to offer to your Consideration, that this Method our Apostle has made choice of as a help to our Spiritual Improvements, was the old way of Teaching the World, much applauded by the Wise Ancients,
First, I desire to offer to your Consideration, that this Method our Apostle has made choice of as a help to our Spiritual Improvements, was the old Way of Teaching the World, much applauded by the Wise Ancients,
and in their Esteem a very effectual means of inculcating Wisdom, and making Men more Tractable, by fixing in their Minds the Principles of Natural and Moral Philosophy.
and in their Esteem a very effectual means of inculcating Wisdom, and making Men more Tractable, by fixing in their Minds the Principles of Natural and Moral Philosophy.
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and Working in Brass and Iron were found out by their several Authors, Jubal lessen'd their Cares by the addition of Musical Instruments, which being handled down to After-Ages,
and Working in Brass and Iron were found out by their several Authors, Jubal lessened their Cares by the addition of Musical Instruments, which being handled down to Afterages,
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and serving to cover the Nakedness of Vocal Sounds, were embrac'd and cherish'd by Legislators and Philosophers, who found the Aptness Musick had to Civilize the ruder part of Mankind, the Advantages it had in gently insinuating Mysterious Truths.
and serving to cover the Nakedness of Vocal Sounds, were embraced and cherished by Legislators and Philosophers, who found the Aptness Music had to Civilize the Ruder part of Mankind, the Advantages it had in gently insinuating Mysterious Truths.
Upon which accounts Poetry and Musick may well be esteem'd the Nurses of Infant Common-wealths, the School-Mistresses of Learning, from whose fruitful Breasts stream'd such a kindly Nourishment,
Upon which accounts Poetry and Music may well be esteemed the Nurse's of Infant Commonwealths, the School-Mistresses of Learning, from whose fruitful Breasts streamed such a kindly Nourishment,
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Lycurgus and Numa enacted Laws for the Encouragement of Musick, not thinking themselves secure in their Governments, till by its Charms they had Temper'd and Smooth'd their unpolish'd Subjects;
Lycurgus and Numa enacted Laws for the Encouragement of Music, not thinking themselves secure in their Governments, till by its Charms they had Tempered and Smoothed their unpolished Subject's;
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and what the Celebrated Poets sung, and many of the Philosophers taught, gain'd a more easie passage into Mens Minds by the agreeable mixture of well regulated Sounds.
and what the Celebrated Poets sung, and many of the Philosophers taught, gained a more easy passage into Men's Minds by the agreeable mixture of well regulated Sounds.
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Hence it was that the various Motions of the Planets, the Arcanas of Nature, and the Causes of her seeming Irregularties, were first deliver'd in Verse;
Hence it was that the various Motions of the Planets, the Arcanas of Nature, and the Causes of her seeming Irregularties, were First Delivered in Verse;
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If the Universe it self was thought to be Compos'd by Harmony, it's the less to be wonder'd, that those Philosophers that embrac'd this Opinion, should act agreeably to it;
If the Universe it self was Thought to be Composed by Harmony, it's the less to be wondered, that those Philosophers that embraced this Opinion, should act agreeably to it;
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In pursuance of these high Encomiums given by the greatest Masters of Learning, and the Experience of its usefulness, the World became soon acquainted with the happy influences of it, beholding with pleasure,
In pursuance of these high Encomiums given by the greatest Masters of Learning, and the Experience of its usefulness, the World became soon acquainted with the happy influences of it, beholding with pleasure,
how much it serv'd to quiet and calm the unruly Passions of Men, to alleviate the Troubles of Life, to ease its Labours, to abate the Rigours of Adversity,
how much it served to quiet and Cam the unruly Passion of Men, to alleviate the Troubles of Life, to ease its Labours, to abate the Rigours of Adversity,
How much also were the Affairs of the Civil Life bettered by it, when, as Plutarch tells us, their Entertainments were season'd with wholesom Admonitions,
How much also were the Affairs of the Civil Life bettered by it, when, as Plutarch tells us, their Entertainments were seasoned with wholesome Admonitions,
and 'tis the less to be wonder'd, that this common Blessing, that serv'd for so many excellent purposes, should be enclos'd and appropriated to the Service of God's Worship, and the Uses of Religion:
and it's the less to be wondered, that this Common Blessing, that served for so many excellent Purposes, should be enclosed and appropriated to the Service of God's Worship, and the Uses of Religion:
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it is but reasonable that he should do his utmost (for that utmost will come far short of it) to extol the Praises of God to the highest pitch he is capable of, to Glorifie his Maker with his Body and Spirit, with his Voice as well as Understanding.
it is but reasonable that he should do his utmost (for that utmost will come Far short of it) to extol the Praises of God to the highest pitch he is capable of, to glorify his Maker with his Body and Spirit, with his Voice as well as Understanding.
and that by the Command of God, (1 Cor. 11. 31 ▪) 'Tis true Ezra calls this the Ordinance of David King of Israel; and if he appointed these Usages as a King,
and that by the Command of God, (1 Cor. 11. 31 ▪) It's true Ezra calls this the Ordinance of David King of Israel; and if he appointed these Usages as a King,
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From which Passage it is evident, that these Institutions proceeded from God, and that this and no other is the Critical Season, from whence they are to bear Date.
From which Passage it is evident, that these Institutions proceeded from God, and that this and no other is the Critical Season, from whence they Are to bear Date.
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We find indeed some Commands relating to the Priests Trumpets, but these were appointed for Civil Uses, viz the Calling of Assemblies, the Removal of their Camps, the Proclaiming War,
We find indeed Some Commands relating to the Priests Trumpets, but these were appointed for Civil Uses, videlicet the Calling of Assemblies, the Removal of their Camps, the Proclaiming War,
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A third Consideration that enforces our Apostle's Exhortation and Recommends the Use of Divine Musick in the Worship of God, is the Exercise of it in the Christian Church, from the first Foundations of it.
A third Consideration that inforces our Apostle's Exhortation and Recommends the Use of Divine Music in the Worship of God, is the Exercise of it in the Christian Church, from the First Foundations of it.
and that for this reason, viz. because amongst other miraculous Gifts vouchsafed to the Church of God, we are assured that inditing Spiritual Songs by the immediate impulse of the Spirit which is sometimes call d Prophesying, was as remarkably known, as Praying by the Spirit.
and that for this reason, viz. Because among other miraculous Gifts vouchsafed to the Church of God, we Are assured that inditing Spiritual Songs by the immediate impulse of the Spirit which is sometime call d Prophesying, was as remarkably known, as Praying by the Spirit.
but from these excellent Patterns we may take our estimate of the rest, and give a pretty good guess at the great Advantages the Church of God received by 'em:
but from these excellent Patterns we may take our estimate of the rest, and give a pretty good guess At the great Advantages the Church of God received by they:
For illiterate Men becoming suddenly qualified to extol the Mercies of God for the great Work of our Redemption, we cannot but presume that the matter and manner of this Exercise, was worthy of its Author;
For illiterate Men becoming suddenly qualified to extol the mercies of God for the great Work of our Redemption, we cannot but presume that the matter and manner of this Exercise, was worthy of its Author;
When we consider again that Psalms and Hymns are joyn'd with Spiritual Songs, this evidently shews that the use of these was not superseded by the extraordinary assistance then given,
When we Consider again that Psalms and Hymns Are joined with Spiritual Songs, this evidently shows that the use of these was not superseded by the extraordinary assistance then given,
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so we ought to receive the same with grateful acknowledgments, and express our Gratitude by making what Improvements we can by these standing Helps of Piety and Devotion.
so we ought to receive the same with grateful acknowledgments, and express our Gratitude by making what Improvements we can by these standing Helps of Piety and Devotion.
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as how, and after what sort, it tends to our Spiritual Improvement, and what advantages may be reap'd by every good Christian that attends to it in a due manner.
as how, and After what sort, it tends to our Spiritual Improvement, and what advantages may be reaped by every good Christian that attends to it in a due manner.
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For when we make our approaches to the House of God, by sad experience we too often find our selves disturb'd, either by the Cares or the Pleasures of this Life.
For when we make our Approaches to the House of God, by sad experience we too often find our selves disturbed, either by the Cares or the Pleasures of this Life.
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than agreeable Harmony, which has a great Force and Efficacy to hush and quiet the Cares and Business of Life, to quell and lay asleep the thoughts of our Innocent Diversions or forbidden Pleasures,
than agreeable Harmony, which has a great Force and Efficacy to hush and quiet the Cares and Business of Life, to quell and lay asleep the thoughts of our Innocent Diversions or forbidden Pleasures,
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When we find our Devotion and Attention begins to pall by the length of some of our Offices, we have from these fresh Recruits provided us to renew and invigorate our drooping Spirits.
When we find our Devotion and Attention begins to pall by the length of Some of our Offices, we have from these fresh Recruits provided us to renew and invigorate our drooping Spirits.
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Secondly, The usefulness of Divine Musick in the Worship of God, will farther appear from the Nature of this Exercise, together with the subject Matter about which it is conversant.
Secondly, The usefulness of Divine Music in the Worship of God, will farther appear from the Nature of this Exercise, together with the Subject Matter about which it is conversant.
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There are Sounds proper for every Passion, such as can damp you, when your Mirth and Joy begins to be rampant and excessive, such as can raise you when your Spirits are languishing,
There Are Sounds proper for every Passion, such as can damp you, when your Mirth and Joy begins to be rampant and excessive, such as can raise you when your Spirits Are languishing,
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and to enjoy a Calm at least, if not an Extasie of Rapture when the Poet and Musician have severally discharg'd themselves, according to their different Tasks and Imployments.
and to enjoy a Cam At least, if not an Ecstasy of Rapture when the Poet and Musician have severally discharged themselves, according to their different Tasks and Employments.
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Ev'n the mean empty Trifles of this Life, when cloath'd and adorn'd in proper Words, and harmoniously express'd, are made too lovely and too desirable.
Even the mean empty Trifles of this Life, when clothed and adorned in proper Words, and harmoniously expressed, Are made too lovely and too desirable.
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Vice its self, which one would think needs Art and all other Imbellishments to ingratiate it self, owes too much of its Empire to the impure Idea's of lascivious Poets,
Vice its self, which one would think needs Art and all other Embellishments to ingratiate it self, owes too much of its Empire to the impure Idea's of lascivious Poets,
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and those excellent Faculties that were given us to raise our Love and Esteem, and to fix our Mind upon Vertue and our sovereign Good, are too often debas'd,
and those excellent Faculties that were given us to raise our Love and Esteem, and to fix our Mind upon Virtue and our sovereign Good, Are too often debased,
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how amiable must Vertue appear, which in its self is lovely, when adorn'd with those Imbellishments? When the Lineaments of her Picture are drawn by the skilful Hand of a Chast Poet,
how amiable must Virtue appear, which in its self is lovely, when adorned with those Embellishments? When the Lineaments of her Picture Are drawn by the skilful Hand of a Chaste Poet,
and colour'd by a good Musician? For to come now to the subject Matter of our Praises and Thanksgivings, with what complacency and delight, ought we to receive those imitable Patterns of Devotion;
and coloured by a good Musician? For to come now to the Subject Matter of our Praises and Thanksgivings, with what complacency and delight, ought we to receive those imitable Patterns of Devotion;
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When in particular we adore his excellent Majesty in our Te Deums, make his Praise glorious for the Works of Creation in our Benêdicite. When we Joy and Triumph in our Faith by singing the Nicene Creed,
When in particular we adore his excellent Majesty in our To Deums, make his Praise glorious for the Works of Creation in our Benêdicite. When we Joy and Triumph in our Faith by singing the Nicene Creed,
and fill our Hearts with Joy, how much is that Joy encreas'd, when melodious Sounds, agreeable to the Matter treated of, give each Word their due force and emphasis, especially when the Composer has an Eye upon the Sense, lays wait upon what is most material, does not clog his Parts with needless Repetitions,
and fill our Hearts with Joy, how much is that Joy increased, when melodious Sounds, agreeable to the Matter treated of, give each Word their due force and emphasis, especially when the Composer has an Eye upon the Sense, lays wait upon what is most material, does not clog his Parts with needless Repetitions,
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and where they have not done it, he does not want an excuse, if, by the variety of the Descant he gives you a fresh occasion to circumstantiate the Praises of God,
and where they have not done it, he does not want an excuse, if, by the variety of the Descant he gives you a fresh occasion to circumstantiate the Praises of God,
The Consideration of God's Mercy ought to create an Holy emulation among the Performers, and when the Composer has well acquitted himself, each of 'em seems to be desirous to raise it to the highest Perfection.
The Consideration of God's Mercy ought to create an Holy emulation among the Performers, and when the Composer has well acquitted himself, each of they seems to be desirous to raise it to the highest Perfection.
and, to conclude, when the Composer and Performers have exactly done their Parts, how much must our Hearts be lifted up? how much have they now been lifted up with these Heavenly Acclamations? How much must our Joys be enlarg'd? how much have they been enlarg'd,
and, to conclude, when the Composer and Performers have exactly done their Parts, how much must our Hearts be lifted up? how much have they now been lifted up with these Heavenly Acclamations? How much must our Joys be enlarged? how much have they been enlarged,
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This gives us just occasion to blame the Practice of the Church of Rome, which has fram'd and contriv'd her Praises more to the Honour of Men than of God; and not only so;
This gives us just occasion to blame the Practice of the Church of Rome, which has framed and contrived her Praises more to the Honour of Men than of God; and not only so;
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and Voices and Instruments were appointed by God himself, to promote the Edification of his People, this shews us the unjust Exceptions the Dissenters takes against our Way of Worship, making it to be Popish and Superstitious, and what not;
and Voices and Instruments were appointed by God himself, to promote the Edification of his People, this shows us the unjust Exceptions the Dissenters Takes against our Way of Worship, making it to be Popish and Superstitious, and what not;
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Fourthly, And to conclude, seeing these usages of our Church have a great tendency to farther our Spiritual Improvement, this shews what great reason we have to stick firm to the Practices of our Church,
Fourthly, And to conclude, seeing these usages of our Church have a great tendency to farther our Spiritual Improvement, this shows what great reason we have to stick firm to the Practices of our Church,
And because our frail state is such, that we can never hope in this Life, to do it so perfectly as we ought, let our Constitutions be never so compleat;
And Because our frail state is such, that we can never hope in this Life, to do it so perfectly as we ought, let our Constitutions be never so complete;
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However, let us accustom our selves to this Divine Work here to the utmost extent of our Faculties, that we may with the Blessed Saints and Angels Praise God in the Life to come,
However, let us accustom our selves to this Divine Work Here to the utmost extent of our Faculties, that we may with the Blessed Saints and Angels Praise God in the Life to come,
