Trevecca Nazarene University - Darda Yearbook (Nashville, TN)

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MUSIC FOR ' GOD ' S GLORY ' And He hath put a new song in my mouth, even praise unto our God. Psalm 40:3a. Music has been called the language of the soul. No one dares deny its power and in- fluence. To be familiar with good music is to penetrate the heart of humanity. Music was born of man ' s need to give feeling an ideal expression. From time immemorial humanity has poured out its joys and sorrows in song. From earliest records music has been used in worship. When the Israelites crossed the Red Sea they immediately proclaimed their triumph in a sonq of praise to God. The Old Testament is filled with allusions to music which imply a higher degree of knowledge and proficiency in the art to the Jews than can be ascribed to any other people In the ancient world. The Singing School established at Jerusalem by David Is the largest in recorded history. The musicians and singers furnished a prominent part of the min- istry of the temple. In the New Testament Paul advises the use of psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs. hHow vastly different Is the God-given song! There Is the difference between an African war chant and Handel ' s Hallelujah Chorus. ' At Trevecca we endeavor to develop in our stu- dents an appreciation for the best In music, and especially in religious music — music for God ' s glory! The Girls ' Chorus presents programs throughout the year. Mixed Quartet.