A Discourse on Singing of Psalms as a Part of Divine Worship

Summary

The sermon discusses the nature and duty of singing psalms as an integral part of divine worship, distinct from prayer and other forms of praise. It argues that singing is a vocal, musical expression of praise that predates the Old Testament law and continues under the New Testament, supported by biblical and historical evidence. The speaker emphasizes that psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, primarily from the Book of Psalms, are to be sung for the edification of the church and the glory of God. The sermon also addresses objections to singing certain psalms and defends the use of a set form for congregational singing.