I have no pleasure in any man who despises music. It is no invention of ours it is a gift of God. I place it next to theology. Satan hates music he knows how it drives the evil spirit out of us.
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Beautiful music is the art of the prophets that can calm the agitations of the soul; it is one of the most magnificent and delightful presents God has given us.
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It is pleasing to God whenever thou rejoices or laughest from the bottom of thy heart
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