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    Ten Reasons Why the ARPC Adheres to Exclusive Psalmody (c. 1890)

    Ten Reasons Why the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church Adheres to the Exclusive Use of the Inspired Psalter in the [Public and Private] Worship of God (originally published in 1890) by Rev. John T. Chalmers, D.D., is available online here.
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    But we don't.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Zenas View Post
    But we don't.
    But we used to.
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    My understanding is that some congregations still do.
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    We use the Trinity Hymnal and some praise songs
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    Yep Trinity here too. Never sung a "praise song" I don't think.
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    The ARP has not authorized the exclusive singing of Psalms without instruments for a long time. The matter is left up to individual sessions to determine. There are some congregations that sing Psalms only and others that do not.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Stephen View Post
    The ARP has not authorized the exclusive singing of Psalms without instruments for a long time. The matter is left up to individual sessions to determine. There are some congregations that sing Psalms only and others that do not.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Kevin View Post
    Quote Originally Posted by Stephen View Post
    The ARP has not authorized the exclusive singing of Psalms without instruments for a long time. The matter is left up to individual sessions to determine. There are some congregations that sing Psalms only and others that do not.
    Do you happen to know the ones that do sing Psalms-only?
    Benjamin P. Glaser, M. Div, Licentiate, Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church
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    One here in the Maritimes, http://www.arpnovascotia.com/covenant/

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