A supplement to The Morning-exercise at Cripple-Gate, or, Several more cases of conscience practically…

This checks those who scruple this Ordinance; surely this must proceed Use 2 from the Evil one, turning himself into an Angel of Light. It was a serious moan which sometimes many Ministers in New England made, even in this Case; The singing of Psalms, (say they) though it breath forth nothing but Heavenly harmony, and sweet melody, yet such is the subtlety of the Enemy, and the Enmity of our Nature against God, and the ways of God, that our hearts can find matter of discord in this Harmony, and Crotchets of division in this holy Melody. And hence arise so many questions about singing of Psalms. — But I shall only touch upon three Objections.

This checks those who scruple this Ordinance; surely this must proceed Ʋse 2 from the Evil one, turning himself into an Angel of Light. It was a serious moan which sometimes many Ministers in New England made, even in this Case; The singing of Psalms, (say they) though it breath forth nothing but Heavenly harmony, and sweet melody, yet such is the subtilty of the Enemy, and the Enmity of our Nature against God, and the ways of God, that our hearts can find matter of discord in this Harmony, and Crotchets of division in this holy Melody. And hence arise so many questions about singing of Psalms. — But I shall only touch upon three Objections.

How can a serious Christian sing in a mixed Congregation? The presence Object. 1 of the wicked will surely jar the Music, and give a very just Occasion of Offence.

How can a serious Christian sing in a mixed Congregation? The presence Object. 1 of the wicked will surely jar the Musick, and give a very just Occasion of Offence.

Many who forbear singing in the Congregation, will not forbear it in their Answ. 1 families: And is there no Ham, no Judas, no withered branch? Are all the Son of Zion? Are all the Friends of the Bride-Chamber? This is not an usual Happiness.