Music doesn't save (was Re: Dan Dean)

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From: Mark Bassett <mbasset@iconn.net>
To: higher-fire@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Dan Dean
Date: Thursday, October 31, 1996 8:36 a

On Thu, 31 Oct 1996 00:57:42 EST, you wrote:

Does anyone know how much part music has played in the 14 or so
instances now since 1992 in which over 3000 have received the Holy
Ghost in one place, around the world ?

I hear you, brother, loud and clear. God certainly does not need a
five-piece band, nor even an old organ to move.

I have noticed that many brothers and sisters tend to "hide" in the
music... What I mean is, they'll pray/worship louder if the music is
louder, and sometimes, not pray at all if there's no music. I interpret
this as music being some sort of cloaking device. It represents a prayer
closet of sorts. I guess this is somewhat needful in a church with no space
for prayer rooms!

But, back to the original topic...

Music does not save souls; it can, however lead a person to a more
emotional experience with God. Conversely, it can lead a person to a more
emotional experience with the musicians (ewwww! What is that drivel you're
playing!)

I always think of how David played to soothe the spirit of Saul. *This* is
one of my goals when I play for church.
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Gia Moran