In his extremely helpful book, The Writings of John Calvin, Wulfert de Greef makes a passing reference to the articles that John Calvin used for the regulation of worship after he became a minister in Geneva (January 16, 1537). This document was entitled the Articles concerning the Organization of the Church and of Worship in Geneva. I found the following to be an interesting note regarding congregational singing in Calvin’s church:
The ministers expect the singing of psalms to have a positive influence on the prayers and on the glorification of the name of God. A number of qualified children are to be selected to lead the congregation in the singing of the psalms (pg. 111).
Posted by John on January 14, 2009 at 6:32 pm
“The wolf will live with the lamb, the leopard will lie down with the goat, the calf and the lion and the yearling together; and a little child will lead them.” (Isaiah 11:6)
Posted by Ian Hall on January 14, 2009 at 7:01 pm
Nothing quite like a well trained choir of children. The closest we can get on earth to the sound of the heavenly choirs of angels.
Posted by Worship Wisdom (NEW): Calvin and the Age of Worship Leaders. « Heritage and Destiny on February 28, 2009 at 9:18 am
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