Music had its origin about the.throne of GqcL Far,
far back in the distant ages preceding the time .of chaos, when the advent of creation was billions. fof centuries distant, the sweet tunes of musical harmony ;were created by the loving hand of God. Its soothing, charming, and elevating tendency thrilled Michael's, triumphant host,-the melodious voices of .myriads of angels nailed his victory. Jubilant in song were the hosts of. heaven when the all-wise Creator deigned to make, .creatures participators of his felicity, by bringing them into being. Celestial choirs brightened the life of. Adam and Eve while they enjoyed the bliss of Eden. .Th^;iScriptures
, record many instances of music issuing from. but. the fleecy clouds of heaven, melting heaven and earth into one with their sweet strains of melody. Songs of joy accompanied the birth, of Christ, hymns of jubilation and of glory opened the gates of heaven to mortal man
. on Easter Sunday. Mu§ic is the voice of .love, 5ts,mlssion is to awaken the dormant feelings of godliness.'within us. "Where is the man who ha^notfaBepyactomto its sway? Passion lies" bound at its feet. The'.marti.al air of the national hymn, jiogs forth the ^qimcLof "Battle and of victory, the song of home resounds wi&[ 'memories
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Title (i.e. issue date)
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Vol. XXIX
JANUARY 1916 - ..'_ ttumherl
MUSIC
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Music had its origin about the.throne of GqcL Far,
far back in the distant ages preceding the time .of chaos, when the advent of creation was billions. fof centuries distant, the sweet tunes of musical harmony ;were created by the loving hand of God. Its soothing, charming, and elevating tendency thrilled Michael's, triumphant host,-the melodious voices of .myriads of angels nailed his victory. Jubilant in song were the hosts of. heaven when the all-wise Creator deigned to make, .creatures participators of his felicity, by bringing them into being. Celestial choirs brightened the life of. Adam and Eve while they enjoyed the bliss of Eden. .Th^;iScriptures
, record many instances of music issuing from. but. the fleecy clouds of heaven, melting heaven and earth into one with their sweet strains of melody. Songs of joy accompanied the birth, of Christ, hymns of jubilation and of glory opened the gates of heaven to mortal man
. on Easter Sunday. Mu§ic is the voice of .love, 5ts,mlssion is to awaken the dormant feelings of godliness.'within us. "Where is the man who ha^notfaBepyactomto its sway? Passion lies" bound at its feet. The'.marti.al air of the national hymn, jiogs forth the ^qimcLof "Battle and of victory, the song of home resounds wi&[ 'memories
