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Divine song is undoubtedly the language of nature It originates from our frame and constitution Do lofty contemplations, elevated joy and Terror of all'ection, give beauty and dignity to language, and associate with the charms of poetry, by a kindred law which the Creator hath estab lished - Jl'hey pleasingly unite with strains of sweet and solemn harmony. And there are two principal views, in which music will appear to ren der eminent service to the sacrifice of praise -in the first place, it suitably expresses the sentiments of devotion, and the sublime delight which religion is fitted to inspire. Joy is the natural effect of praise, and song the proper accompaniment of joy. Is any merry or glad let him sing flail and singing is not only a general indication of delight, but expressive, also, of the prevailing sentiments and passions ofthe mind - it can accommodate itselfto the various modifications oflove and joy, the essence of a devotional temper - it hath lofty strains for the sublimity of admi ration -pl:.intive accents, which become the tear of penitence and sorrow - it can adopt the humble plea of supplication, 0r swell the holder notes of thanksgiving and triumph Yet it hath been properly remarked, that the influence of song reaches only to the amiable and pleasing aliections, and that it hath no expression for malignant and tormenting passions; the sorrow, therefore, to which it is attuned, should be mingled with hope - tl:e penitence which it expresses, cheered with the sense of pardon, and the mournful scenes on which it sometimes dwells, irradiated with the glorious views and consolations of the gospel.
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