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    Philadelphia Confession of Faith (1742)

    Chapter 23: Of Singing of Psalms, &c.

    Elders and brethren of the Particular Baptist churches in London and the country and Philadelphia Baptist Association · PDF

    Chapter 23: Of Singing of Psalms, &c.

    Paragraph 23.1

    We believe that singing the Praises of God, is a holy Ordinance of Christ, and not a Part of Natural Religion, or a moral Duty only; but that it is brought under Divine Institution, it being injoined on the Churches of Christ to sing Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs; and that the whole Church in their Publick Assemblies (as well as private Christians) ought toa sing God’s Praises according to the best Light they have received. Moreover, it was practised in the great Representative Church, byb our Lord Jesus Christ with his Disciples, after he had instituted and celebrated the Sacred Ordinance of his Holy Supper, as a commemotive Token of Redeeming Love.c

    1. a. Acts 16:25; Ephesians 5:19; Colossians 3:16

      Acts 16:25

      Ephesians 5:19

      Colossians 3:16

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    2. b. Hebrews 2:12; James 5:13

      Hebrews 2:12

      James 5:13

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    3. c. Matthew 26:30; Mark 14:26

      Matthew 26:30

      Mark 14:26

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