This Sunday's text from Ephesians 5:15-20 contains Paul's thoughts about music in the Church,
Be careful then how you live, not as unwise people but as wise, making the most of the time, because the days are evil. So do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. Do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery; but be filled with the Spirit, as you sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs among yourselves, singing and making melody to the Lord in your hearts, giving thanks to God the Father at all times and for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
After moving to a small ACNA parish, I had to give up singing in a church choir. We are too small and have too few singers to do anything more than making a joyful (for some of us) noise when we gather together. In fact, I became the de facto parish musician based on my history in church and other choirs. Someday we might grow to where we can hire a real musician and have a small choir.
Am I just dreaming?
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