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Article Psalms and Hymns

The metrical Psalms adopted by general synod as well as the hymns approved by general synod shall be sung in the worship service

Notes

• Does not mean, "at a minimum." It is emphatic that these are the only songs to be sung.
• The question of regulation:
  • Should all churches use the same songs?
  • Should local freedom be granted?
• The Synod of Dort (1619) restricted church singing to:
  • The 150 Psalms.
  • The Ten Commandments, Lord’s Prayer, Apostles’ Creed.
  • Songs of Mary, Zechariah, and Simeon.

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