Lining Out

[JM]

The practice of lined-out psalmody was first documented in England by the Westminster Assembly, which prescribed it in 1644, though only for those congregations with an insufficient number of literate members or printed psalters. It became however the norm in English Dissenting churches of all levels, and American ones as well, even after psalters became more readily available.

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[NaphtaliPress]

Prescribed may be too strong a word. See http://www.puritanboard.com/blogs/n...er-directory-public-worship-lining-psalms-42/

 

[C. M. Sheffield]

I grew up singing Sacred Harp. I am fascinated by this kind of sacred music. Sad to see it disappearing.

 

[JM]

I grew up singing Sacred Harp. I am fascinated by this kind of sacred music. Sad to see it disappearing.

Did you attend a Baptist church?


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[C. M. Sheffield]

I was a member of a little rural Southern Baptist church. The Sacred Harp sings were held at the elementary school in the town of Hoboken, GA. They held monthly sings and a big all day sing every spring which was always attended by people from Canada and across the pond! They still do them as far as I know.

 

[Edward]

The Sacred Harp sings were held at the elementary school in the town of Hoboken, GA.

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