Utilizing Great Music in Worship part 5

 

Utilizing Great Music in Worship part 5

       I am well aware that there are many people who do not have an awareness or appreciation for the sacred classics.  I also understand that appreciating the great sacred music works is an acquired skill.  If a local congregation does not understand or enjoy great works of music then they will not be ministered to by hearing and performing these compositions.  It is unfortunate that many people are impoverished musically by not understanding great sacred music.  As I stated earlier, great music enables one to have a greater understanding of the deep profoundness of the lessons to be learned in the Bible.

       There is another reason that we should include the sacred classics as a part of our balanced musical ministry.  There are many people who attend public worship who are musically aware.  Accomplished musicians are often offended or at least disappointed by the shallow and shoddy nature of trite and mundane religious music.  I contend that a church full of educated people who understand and appreciate great sacred music deserve to hear quality musical offerings at least part of the time.