Edward White
Edward White, PhD., a retired minister and music teacher, writes from Bracknell, Berks., England. He is the author of Singing With Understanding.
Pulpit-Pointers for Preachers
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The Song of Saints
The Biblical teaching concerning the saints—their identity, the prerequisites of becoming a saint, the saints' relationship to God and to mankind, the state of the dead, et cetera—is not in harmony with man-made tradition and teaching. Many traditions are highly contradictory among themselves. Yet it is of interest to know some of the traditions concerning those to whom various hymn tunes are dedicated.
"Is Any Merry?"
The New Testament question of three words, "Is any merry?" is answered by James himself in the words "let him sing psalms" (James 5:13). Singing psalms is indeed a good occupation, whether one is merry or sad, as the singing—with understanding—of psalms will lead the singer into a much deeper experience with God.
Why Enoch?
The Scriptures tell us that of all earth's millions who have been born since Creation, only two have escaped the last enemy—death. Why were these two men chosen?
Union or Unity
THE Seventh-day Adventist Church holds some doctrines which distinguish it markedly from other denominations and which tend to a form of exclusiveness that is foreign to a people with worldwide interests. There are many sincere Christians in other communions, and it is in the best interest of the church that we mingle with them whenever possible, without, of course, compromising our faith.
The art of announcing a hymn
Properly introducing a hymn helps determine whether the congregation mimes the words or mines the meaning.