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Old 04-27-2008, 09:23 AM
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Whilst I adhere to EP this will get the ball rolling for you:

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Originally Posted by blhowes View Post
What are the main scriptural arguments in favor of singing hymns?
Generally the argument comes from a few angles. (1) They will argue that we are commanded to sing "new songs" and this then gives us warrant to compose our own. (2) They will point to Revelation where songs are sung that are not Psalms. (3) They may point to 'hymn fragments' in the New Testament.

All of these are weak and can be easily dealt with but I will refrain from doing so.......
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