GingerBeer
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It is "more holy" than the latest chorus with lines like "bop bop duop" dispersed among lines that are mainly about "me" and how blessed, holy, and generally impressive I am because I have faith in Jesus.Not really - although I appreciate the style.
Music is very subjective. Choral singing may be more mysterious and certainly artistically good, especially done in the right sort of building and setting (and with the right talent), but it's not more holy.
When I went to visit St Paul's in London a few years ago and joined the evensong, it was an amazing experience. The way the church is designed, the beautiful voices, it was certainly an experience I connected with emotionally, and helped me connect emotionally with the Lord. The real thing is the mystery it invokes, at least for me. But I've had similar experiences with all sorts of music.
You must remember, there's definitely a Western fascination for choral music, as it's in our history. It invokes our history, too. It makes me wonder about the many centuries Christians have worshipped God. But to many African people here in Johannesburg, it's just Western music, and doesn't invoke anything (except maybe thoughts about colonialism).
Music is just an amazing thing - all styles, done with reverence to the Lord, are certainly holy, set apart for God's purposes. Holy is surely not a particular sound - it has to do with intent.
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