Of Ralston's Inquiry: Into the Propriety of Using an Evangelical Psalmody in the Worship of God (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

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Among the numerous and highly interesting predic tions with regard to the future glory of Zion, it is foretold, that her watchmen shall lift up the voice; With the voice together shall they sing; for they shall see eye to eye, when the Lord shall bring again the captivity of Zion. For the arrival of this period of joy and unanimity among the watchmen of Zion, the church has for ages been employed in making prayer and supplication before God. It still remains true, however, to some extent, that diversity of opinion prevails among the watchmen of Zion; and in some parts of religious worship, they cannot lift up the voice together. And in no part of religious worship does this diversity more unhappily appear, than in the delightful exercise of celebrating God's praise. Some believe, that in this part of divine worship, we have no authority to use any other psalms, and hymns, and spiritual songs, than those which God has furnished in his word; while others maintain that we are at liberty to use those which have been com posed by uninspired men, the matter of which they.

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