Questions about musical instruments

[Auntie]

Did the original church use musical instruments as a part of worship? The question came up in this thread:

http://www.christianforums.com/showthread.php?s=&postid=334096#post334096


I know I've seen threads about this subject, I've just never read them.


I don't think the original church allowed musical instruments. When did the Catholic Church first start allowing musical instruments as a part of worship?

And what was the original reason for not allowing instruments? Is there a Bible scripture that makes it wrong to play instruments in church?

 

[VOW]

To Auntie:

I'm not all that learned when it comes to music in worship. I'm not all that great with music, PERIOD. I mean, people PAY me NOT to sing. I could make a fortune renting out Carnegie Hall, and then collecting money from the entire audience who pay me to come out on the stage and NOT SING.

For your answer, though, I'd look to the Old Testament, specifically Psalms. A lot of them were written by David, who sang and danced, and they call for musical instruments to "make a joyous noise unto the Lord."

I personally believe that music is a Spiritual Gift, and that in order to fully appreciate it, you must give it back to God, to use in His Service.

(and when you do, I'll just smile along, tap my foot, and maybe clap in time, okay?)


Peace be with you,
~VOW

 

[nyj]

Originally posted by Auntie_Belle_Um
I don't think the original church allowed musical instruments. When did the Catholic Church first start allowing musical instruments as a part of worship?

Probably the moment they stopped undergoing persecution for their beliefs.

 

[Bondservant]

I think that the following links will prove helpful:

Ecclesiastical Music


Musical Instruments in Church Services

 

[Auntie]

Originally posted by Bondservant
I think that the following links will prove helpful:

Ecclesiastical Music


Musical Instruments in Church Services

Thanks Bondservant. That will make for a lot of reading, and I've discovered your post late at night. I've put the links on my favorites & will read them later.

The question is important to me, because the church I was brought up in claims that the early church didn't allow musical instruments for worship. I was taught that it was a sin. I don't believe it is sin, but that is what I was "raised on". I've always been curious where they got the idea from, since the NT doesn't say it is wrong. Nevertheless, the Church of Christ doesn't allow any musical instruments in church, supposedly based on the teachings of the early church.

 

[BeanMak]

Thanks, Bondservant, for the links. Very interesting reading.