Preface.
James Dodson
1888-John L. Girardeau (1825-1898)-This preface explains the origin and impetus for the author undertaking this work.
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The Question Stated.
James Dodson
1888-John L. Girardeau (1825-1898)-This is simply a statement of the question under discussion as a logical point. Girardeau wants to express the exact points he believes are under debate.
Read MoreI. General Argument from Scripture.
James Dodson
1888-John L. Girardeau (1825-1898)-This chapter is taken up with the general argument, otherwise known as the Regulative Principle, wherein Girardeau carefully demonstrates that the only acceptable worship is that which God himself ahs appointed.
Read MoreII. Argument from the Old Testament.
James Dodson
1888-John L. Girardeau (1825-1898)-In this chapter, Girardeau surveys the Old Testament Scriptures and discusses the use and limits of musical instruments in the worship of God throughout the period prior to Christ.
Read MoreIII. Argument from the New Testament.
James Dodson
1888-John L. Girardeau (1825-1898)-In this very important chapter, Girardeau surveys the various claims derived form the New Testament to warrant use of musical instruments, including a discussion of the Greek word ψάλλω.
Read MoreIV. Argument from the Presbyterian Standards.
James Dodson
1888-John L. Girardeau (1825-1898)-In this chapter, the Presbyterian standards are surveyed in order to show that they give no countenance to the supporters of instrumental music but rather often lend their support to the Regulative Principle of worship.
Read MoreV. Historical Argument.
James Dodson
1888-John L. Girardeau (1825-1898)-In this chapter, Girardeau surveys the vast historical witness against the use of musical instruments in the worship of God from the early church through the Reformation. He concludes that their use constitutes heresy in the sphere of worship.
Read MoreVI. Arguments in Favor of Instrumental Music Considered.
James Dodson
1888-John L. Girardeau (1825-1898)-This chapter takes up the arguments put forth both from Scripture and from the Confession of Faith for the use of instruments and shows the lack of understanding of those who endeavor to defend their use in the worship of God.
Read MoreVII. Concluding Remarks.
James Dodson
1888-John L. Girardeau (1825-1898)-Girardeau concludes by giving an overview of the several views that are generally held regarding the use of musical instruments in worship together with enforcing his point that it is contrary to the usage of the Presbyterian church to introduce them into the worship of God.
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