Psalm 98:1-2
Oh sing to the Lord a new song, for He has done marvelous things!
His right hand and His holy arm have worked salvation for Him.
The Lord has made known His salvation, He has revealed His righteousness
in the sight of the nations.
The Psalmist encourages God’s children to sing praise to God. Music is a major part of the Christian heritage.
The Psalmist said in Psalm 113:2-3: Blessed be the name of the Lord from this time forth and forevermore. From the rising of the sun to its setting, the name of the Lord is to be praised. The Children of Israel worshiped God in the morning, during the day, and in the evening. Their worship experience was enhanced by the Psalms. The Christian Church incorporated this tradition of worship into The Daily Offices. The Daily Offices are times of worship incorporating the recitation of Psalms at fixed intervals during the day. We continue this tradition in the Order of Matins (early morning worship) and in the Vespers or Evening Prayer.
Music was enhanced during the Reformation. Luther wrote many hymns using musical settings and phrases so that Christians could sing them during their daily tasks as well as during worship. The Lutheran Church enhanced the church tradition of music during worship and became known as the “singing Church.” This tradition has carried over to other denominations.
The choirs of Holy Cross have enhanced worship throughout our history. One cannot think of worship without thinking of the choirs.
The Music of Holy Cross throughout the years.
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