Church-musick vindicated a sermon preach'd at St. Bride's church, on Monday, November 22, 1697, being St. Caecilia's day, the anniversary feast of the Lovers of musick / by Nicholas Brady.
WE do not (I think) meet in the whole Book of God, with a more Signal Instance of his favourable Acceptance, of that Devout Employment in which we are now Conversant, (our praising him,
WE do not (I think) meet in the Whole Book of God, with a more Signal Instance of his favourable Acceptance, of that Devout Employment in which we Are now Conversant, (our praising him,
where we find it makes up a very considerable part, of one of the most Eminent Solemnities of Religion, that we ever heard of under the Legal Dispensation: A Solemnity Regulated by the Wisest amongst Men;
where we find it makes up a very considerable part, of one of the most Eminent Solemnities of Religion, that we ever herd of under the Legal Dispensation: A Solemnity Regulated by the Wisest among Men;
and his Solliciting the Almighty, that he would Arise into his Resting-place, He and the Ark of his Strength To set off a performance so Remarkable as this, with all the Characters of a becoming Grandour, he Summons the Elders and Heads of Tribes,
and his Soliciting the Almighty, that he would Arise into his Resting place, He and the Ark of his Strength To Set off a performance so Remarkable as this, with all the Characters of a becoming Grandeur, he Summons the Elders and Heads of Tribes,
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and even all the Men of Israel, to attend him at Jerusalem ▪ where having offered up Sheep and Oxen without number, they accompanyed the Priests who bore the Ark of the Covenant, and conducted it with Reverence into the most Holy place;
and even all the Men of Israel, to attend him At Jerusalem ▪ where having offered up Sheep and Oxen without number, they accompanied the Priests who boar the Ark of the Covenant, and conducted it with reverence into the most Holy place;
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whilst to add to the Magnificence of the Ceremony, the Levites which were the Singers, having Cymbals and Psalteries and Harps, stood at the East end of the Brazen Altar,
while to add to the Magnificence of the Ceremony, the Levites which were the Singers, having Cymbals and Psalteries and Harps, stood At the East end of the Brazen Altar,
if a pompous expence of almost innumerable Sacrifices, and a Delightful Variety of all sorts of Musick, can give Life and Quickness, Majesty and Splendour to any performance;
if a pompous expense of almost innumerable Sacrifices, and a Delightful Variety of all sorts of Music, can give Life and Quickness, Majesty and Splendour to any performance;
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the Religious Festival which this Chapter gives an account of, may justly challenge the preference above all others, that ever occurred throughout the whole Jewish Oeconomy: And therefore we find, that according to God's method of proceeding with that People, whose more eminent Acts of Piety he usually Honoured, with some Sensible Demonstration of his favour, he Manifested his Approval of this Devout Solemnity, by filling the Temple with his Glory,
the Religious Festival which this Chapter gives an account of, may justly challenge the preference above all Others, that ever occurred throughout the Whole Jewish Oeconomy: And Therefore we find, that according to God's method of proceeding with that People, whose more eminent Acts of Piety he usually Honoured, with Some Sensible Demonstration of his favour, he Manifested his Approval of this Devout Solemnity, by filling the Temple with his Glory,
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But if amongst all those Religious performances, which were severally exercised upon this Solemn occasion, we may be allowed to Conjecture or Determine, which was most valuable in the sight of God;
But if among all those Religious performances, which were severally exercised upon this Solemn occasion, we may be allowed to Conjecture or Determine, which was most valuable in the sighed of God;
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since these were but so many dumb shews of Religion, and a compliance only with the dead Letter of the Law;) But it was that Lively Sacrifice of Praises and Thanksgiving; that agreeable Melody,
since these were but so many dumb shows of Religion, and a compliance only with the dead letter of the Law;) But it was that Lively Sacrifice of Praises and Thanksgiving; that agreeable Melody,
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I shall therefore single out in my following Discourse, from the great variety of Matter with which my Tent abounds, some few instructive and useful Observations, which may be proper to the occasion of our present meeting together. And ▪
I shall Therefore single out in my following Discourse, from the great variety of Matter with which my Tent abounds, Some few instructive and useful Observations, which may be proper to the occasion of our present meeting together. And ▪
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1 st. We may from hence observe, that Musick whether Vocal or Instrumental, may both innocently and profitably be made use of in the publick Service and Worship of God. 2 dly.
1 Saint. We may from hence observe, that Music whither Vocal or Instrumental, may both innocently and profitably be made use of in the public Service and Worship of God. 2 dly.
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3 dly. We may observe in the last place, how Signal an evidence God has been pleased to give of his avow'd allowance and approbation, of this use of Musick in his Service.
3 dly. We may observe in the last place, how Signal an evidence God has been pleased to give of his avowed allowance and approbation, of this use of Music in his Service.
1 st. Then we may observe from the words of my Text, that Musick whether Vocal or Instrumental, may both innocently and profitably be made use of in the Publick Service and Worship of God.
1 Saint. Then we may observe from the words of my Text, that Music whither Vocal or Instrumental, may both innocently and profitably be made use of in the Public Service and Worship of God.
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Religion, however mistaken or misrepresented by some, is the most entertaining thing in Nature, attended by a good Conscience, which is a continual Refreshment;
Religion, however mistaken or misrepresented by Some, is the most entertaining thing in Nature, attended by a good Conscience, which is a continual Refreshment;
if we take her portraiture from the Life, she will appear as bright and beautiful as an Angel; set off with all those Charms and and raising Attractions, which may most powerfully Recommend her to our Affections;
if we take her portraiture from the Life, she will appear as bright and beautiful as an Angel; Set off with all those Charms and and raising Attractions, which may most powerfully Recommend her to our Affections;
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It is through their means, who limn her after this hideous manner, that Musick her obsequious and useful Handmaid, has run the hazard of being Discarded from her Service;
It is through their means, who limn her After this hideous manner, that Music her obsequious and useful Handmaid, has run the hazard of being Discarded from her Service;
but which the always drops before her entrance into the Church. There the puts on such a Composedness and Solidity, a• is suitable to the Sacred Offices in which she is employed,
but which the always drops before her Entrance into the Church. There the puts on such a Composedness and Solidity, a• is suitable to the Sacred Offices in which she is employed,
as to censure the Harmony, which is made use of in our Churches, as a sort of proceeding extremely culpable ▪ These then are the Persons whom I would desire to consider, that that which has been the custom of good Men in all Ages, without any mark of God's disapproval;
as to censure the Harmony, which is made use of in our Churches, as a sort of proceeding extremely culpable ▪ These then Are the Persons whom I would desire to Consider, that that which has been the custom of good Men in all Ages, without any mark of God's disapproval;
witness the Songs of Moses and Deborah, before the whole Congregation of the People of Israel: Witness the Divine and Musical Compositions of David, Solomon, and others,
witness the Songs of Moses and Deborah, before the Whole Congregation of the People of Israel: Witness the Divine and Musical Compositions of David, Solomon, and Others,
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In this we are assured that the Heavenly Host are always happily employed, where Cherubim and Serayhim continually resound, Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God of Sabbath: Where the Four and twenty 〈 ◊ 〉 that attend about the Throne, inc•ssantly chant out their Allelujahs; and where those who have gotten the Victory over the Beast, unanimously joyn in singing the Sorg of the Lamb: Unless therefore we will unreasonably imagine, that God would be so far wanting to his best beloved Servants,
In this we Are assured that the Heavenly Host Are always happily employed, where Cherubin and Serayhim continually resound, Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God of Sabbath: Where the Four and twenty 〈 ◊ 〉 that attend about the Throne, inc•ssantly chant out their Hallelujahs; and where those who have got the Victory over the Beast, unanimously join in singing the Sorg of the Lamb: Unless Therefore we will unreasonably imagine, that God would be so Far wanting to his best Beloved Servants,
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unless we will entertain absurd Notions of him, that he is inconsistent with himself, and admits of that in his Heavenly Pala•e, which is offensive to him upon his Earthly Footstool; we cannot conceive that this decent usage, which has so many Testimonials of his Favour, can be otherwise than highly Innocent in its self.
unless we will entertain absurd Notions of him, that he is inconsistent with himself, and admits of that in his Heavenly Pala•e, which is offensive to him upon his Earthly Footstool; we cannot conceive that this decent usage, which has so many Testimonials of his Favour, can be otherwise than highly Innocent in its self.
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we have an entercourse, as it were with those Heavenly Inhabitants, and our Conversation seems to be altogether above: There is in Musick NONLATINALPHABET, something of Divinity, which Captivates the Affections,
we have an intercourse, as it were with those Heavenly Inhabitants, and our Conversation seems to be altogether above: There is in Music, something of Divinity, which Captivates the Affections,
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and I have heard many testifie from their own experience, and I question not, but we have many present witnesses of the truth of it, that whenever they have been present at the performance of this nature, they have felt their zeal grow warm,
and I have herd many testify from their own experience, and I question not, but we have many present Witnesses of the truth of it, that whenever they have been present At the performance of this nature, they have felt their zeal grow warm,
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Is the Spirit of the Lord to descend upon Elisha, and that upon an occasion, more extraordinary than usual? A Minstrel must be brought to play before him,
Is the Spirit of the Lord to descend upon Elisha, and that upon an occasion, more extraordinary than usual? A Minstrel must be brought to play before him,
This Divine Art has such an admirable Secret of uniting Earth and Heaven together, that the Scale of Musick appears to me, to be the exact counterpart of Jacobs Ladder; with one end resting upon the Earth, in the material Organs that compose it,
This Divine Art has such an admirable Secret of uniting Earth and Heaven together, that the Scale of Music appears to me, to be the exact counterpart of Jacobs Ladder; with one end resting upon the Earth, in the material Organs that compose it,
upon the several Degrees of this, are the Holy Angels, those Celestial Choristers, perpetually Ascending and Descending; and the Lord himself stands at the top of it, to countenance and encourage the devout employment:
upon the several Degrees of this, Are the Holy Angels, those Celestial Choristers, perpetually Ascending and Descending; and the Lord himself Stands At the top of it, to countenance and encourage the devout employment:
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Who then can with-hold at such an Heavenly Entertainment, where Devotion embraces Delight, and pleasure seems to be Spiritualized, from breaking out with the Patriarch into his Rapturous Exclamation? Surely the Lord is in this place!
Who then can withhold At such an Heavenly Entertainment, where Devotion embraces Delight, and pleasure seems to be Spiritualized, from breaking out with the Patriarch into his Rapturous Exclamation? Surely the Lord is in this place!
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For indeed what Idea can we form to our selves, of those happy Regions of Joy and Tranquility, of which this will not be a most lively Transcript? What is Heaven,
For indeed what Idea can we from to our selves, of those happy Regions of Joy and Tranquillity, of which this will not be a most lively Transcript? What is Heaven,
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but an Assembly of Saints and Blessed Spirits, in the immediate presence of their Almighty Creatour, Rejoycing in the Service of so bountiful a Master,
but an Assembly of Saints and Blessed Spirits, in the immediate presence of their Almighty Creator, Rejoicing in the Service of so bountiful a Master,
2 d, Observation, which may be drawn from the words of my Text, namely, That the proper Office of Musick in the Service of God, is to praise him, and give him thanks,
2 worser, Observation, which may be drawn from the words of my Text, namely, That the proper Office of Music in the Service of God, is to praise him, and give him thanks,
The earliest instance which we have of Sacred Musick, are certain Songs of Triumph which were composed, to celebrate some Great and Signal Deliverances;
The earliest instance which we have of Sacred Music, Are certain Songs of Triumph which were composed, to celebrate Some Great and Signal Deliverances;
such as those already mentioned of Moses and Deborah: It's first Introduction into the Jewish Church, was by the grateful piety of King David; who appointed certain Levites to thank and praise God, in a form which he borrowed from one of his own Psalms, and which are the very words recorded in my Text;
such as those already mentioned of Moses and Deborah: It's First Introduction into the Jewish Church, was by the grateful piety of King David; who appointed certain Levites to thank and praise God, in a from which he borrowed from one of his own Psalms, and which Are the very words recorded in my Text;
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pursuant also to this, the Apostle advises us, that when we are merry, we should sing Psalms, for Musick being the most chearful way of exercising our Devotion, should therefore be appropriated to the most Delightful Act of Piety;
pursuant also to this, the Apostle advises us, that when we Are merry, we should sing Psalms, for Music being the most cheerful Way of exercising our Devotion, should Therefore be appropriated to the most Delightful Act of Piety;
Musick which is apt to elevate the Spirits, and Recreate the Senses, would appear as improper as Mirth at Funerals; but the Church has it's Festivals as well as Vigils; and where the occasions of 〈 ◊ 〉 together are of a more chearful nature, this delightful expression of our Gratitude is as Decent,
Music which is apt to elevate the Spirits, and Recreate the Senses, would appear as improper as Mirth At Funerals; but the Church has it's Festivals as well as Vigils; and where the occasions of 〈 ◊ 〉 together Are of a more cheerful nature, this delightful expression of our Gratitude is as Decent,
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when in stead of the Calamities of a dismal War, we find our Souls refresht with the abundance of Peace; and with his safe Arrival and long wished for presence, to whom we stand indebted for so precious a Treasure:
when in stead of the Calamities of a dismal War, we find our Souls refreshed with the abundance of Peace; and with his safe Arrival and long wished for presence, to whom we stand indebted for so precious a Treasure:
Peace then is restored to us within our Walls, Peace that Banisher of Discord, that Mother of Harmony, that Band of Union to consenting Minds, that Nurse and Patroness of useful Arts and Sciences:
Peace then is restored to us within our Walls, Peace that Banisher of Discord, that Mother of Harmony, that Band of union to consenting Minds, that Nurse and Patroness of useful Arts and Sciences:
And O! That all the several parties in this Kingdom, however formerly divided by interest or design, would Resemble the Trumpeters and Singers in the Text! That they were as one!
And OH! That all the several parties in this Kingdom, however formerly divided by Interest or Design, would Resemble the Trumpeters and Singers in the Text! That they were as one!
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That they would make one Sound to be heard, in Praising and Thanking the Lord! That they would lift up their Hearts and their Voices together, with Trumpets and Cymbals, and Instruments of Musick;
That they would make one Found to be herd, in Praising and Thanking the Lord! That they would lift up their Hearts and their Voices together, with Trumpets and Cymbals, and Instruments of Music;
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You may remember that I hinted to you in the beginning of this Discourse, after how indulgent and engaging a manner, God was wont to proceed with the People of the Jews, in Relation to their Acts of more Solemn Devotion;
You may Remember that I hinted to you in the beginning of this Discourse, After how indulgent and engaging a manner, God was wont to proceed with the People of the jews, in Relation to their Acts of more Solemn Devotion;
which was usually done, either by the Fire of God descending from Heaven, and Consuming their Sacrifices and Oblations, as in the great Contest between Elijah and the Priests of Baal; or else filling the place of Worship with a Cloud,
which was usually done, either by the Fire of God descending from Heaven, and Consuming their Sacrifices and Oblations, as in the great Contest between Elijah and the Priests of Baal; or Else filling the place of Worship with a Cloud,
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And to whatsoever Religious performances, we find these marks affixed of the Divine Approbation; we may very safely conclude of them, that not only the Scope of the Action in general,
And to whatsoever Religious performances, we find these marks affixed of the Divine Approbation; we may very safely conclude of them, that not only the Scope of the Actium in general,
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And therefore it was not barely Solomon 's Dedication of the Temple, and his bringing the Ark into the Holiest of Holies; but the Method and Manner also of his proceedings in it, his Assembling the Congregation, his offering up Sacrifices, his Praises and Thanksgivings, his Voices and his Instruments, whose ▪ usage was confirmed,
And Therefore it was not barely Solomon is Dedication of the Temple, and his bringing the Ark into the Holiest of Holies; but the Method and Manner also of his proceedings in it, his Assembling the Congregation, his offering up Sacrifices, his Praises and Thanksgivings, his Voices and his Instruments, whose ▪ usage was confirmed,
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Let us not then question at any time, (when we exercise this Duty after this Solemn manner, in which we find it was Discharged upon this Eminent Occasion) but that God will countenance and encourage our performance,
Let us not then question At any time, (when we exercise this Duty After this Solemn manner, in which we find it was Discharged upon this Eminent Occasion) but that God will countenance and encourage our performance,
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We must banish from it all Disorder and Confusion, For the Trumpeters and Singers were as one, we must take the Subject of our Entertainment from the Oracles of God,
We must banish from it all Disorder and Confusion, For the Trumpeters and Singers were as one, we must take the Subject of our Entertainment from the Oracles of God,
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Nor must those who are conversant in this Heavenly Employment, Dishonour God with their Actions, whilst they Honour him with their Voices; for they were the Levites and the Priests, Persons Dedicated to his immediate Service, to whom this part of his Worship was intrusted:
Nor must those who Are conversant in this Heavenly Employment, Dishonour God with their Actions, while they Honour him with their Voices; for they were the Levites and the Priests, Persons Dedicated to his immediate Service, to whom this part of his Worship was Entrusted:
And I would to God, that all those who are constantly attendant upon this most Solemn Office of Religion, would consider the Honour and Gravity of their Calling;
And I would to God, that all those who Are constantly attendant upon this most Solemn Office of Religion, would Consider the Honour and Gravity of their Calling;
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would look upon themselves, as enter'd into a lower sort of Holy Orders, being appointed to Minister to God in his Temple, and would never derogate from the Sacredness of their Employment, by an irregular Life, or an indecent Behaviour.
would look upon themselves, as entered into a lower sort of Holy Order, being appointed to Minister to God in his Temple, and would never derogate from the Sacredness of their Employment, by an irregular Life, or an indecent Behaviour.
Then would God declare his acceptance of this Service, by inward assurances of his favour; as he formerly testified his Approbation of it, by outward Evidences of his Presence.
Then would God declare his acceptance of this Service, by inward assurances of his favour; as he formerly testified his Approbation of it, by outward Evidences of his Presence.
though the Temple which was Dedicated, and the Ark which was placed in it, are both Superseded by the Temple of his Body, which was the true Ark of the Covenant of God;
though the Temple which was Dedicated, and the Ark which was placed in it, Are both Superseded by the Temple of his Body, which was the true Ark of the Covenant of God;
And this seems to me to be a Substantial Reason, why God here Distinguish'd it above the other Acts of Devotion, by vouchsasing his Presence at that particular juncture,
And this seems to me to be a Substantial Reason, why God Here Distinguished it above the other Acts of Devotion, by vouchsafing his Presence At that particular juncture,
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and have examined that Testimony of the Divine Allowance, which it has so eminently in the words of my Text. And tho' it might perhaps be expected upon this occasion, that I should say something of Musick in General, of its Antiquity and Excellency, it's force and energy, of that unaccountable Activity and surprizing Subtilness, by which it insinuates it self into our Veins, mixes with our Blood, and mingles with our Spirits;
and have examined that Testimony of the Divine Allowance, which it has so eminently in the words of my Text. And though it might perhaps be expected upon this occasion, that I should say something of Music in General, of its Antiquity and Excellency, it's force and energy, of that unaccountable Activity and surprising Subtilness, by which it insinuates it self into our veins, mixes with our Blood, and mingles with our Spirits;
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but I shall think my self excusable, if I wave all this, since my Subject confines me wholy to Church Musick; and I have endeavoured to Accommodate my Discourse to my Subject;
but I shall think my self excusable, if I wave all this, since my Subject confines me wholly to Church Music; and I have endeavoured to Accommodate my Discourse to my Subject;
by rather chusing to err upon the side of Gravity, than running any hazard of bordering upon Lightness And I shall now add no more to detain you from the Employment which I have been recommending,
by rather choosing to err upon the side of Gravity, than running any hazard of bordering upon Lightness And I shall now add no more to detain you from the Employment which I have been recommending,
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but only bewail the condition of those, whose unhappy Aversion to Divine Harmony, renders them unlike to the Saints and Blessed Spirits, which are continually busied in that Employment;
but only bewail the condition of those, whose unhappy Aversion to Divine Harmony, renders them unlike to the Saints and Blessed Spirits, which Are continually busied in that Employment;
and congratulate the Happiness of their Circumstances, who by their Affection to this Sacred Art, are qualified to joyn with ineffable Raptures, in the Song of the ten Thousand times, ten Thousands of Angels; Blessing and Honour,
and congratulate the Happiness of their circumstances, who by their Affection to this Sacred Art, Are qualified to join with ineffable Raptures, in the Song of the ten Thousand times, ten Thousands of Angels; Blessing and Honour,
