ChristopherPaul
Puritan Board Senior
I am relatively new to Psalm singing being that I am only 2-1/2 months into the only reformed church I have ever set foot. Plus I believe even my current PCA church does not use a Psalter of any sort, just hymns.
My question is, why are there no modern Psalters composed to contemporary styles of worship? Groups like Jars of Clay, David Crowder Band, and Shane and Shane have released songs based on certain Psalms, but not to the level that a genuine Psalter will accurately compose one.
Has this ever been proposed? What would be the reasons against such an endeavor? From my ignorant understanding, there is no biblical mandate stating that if instruments are used in song they must be driven by pipe organs and the like.
This question applies to hymns as well, although I am seeing more and more traditional hymns set to modern music these days, but not as much with Psalms.
Curious...
My question is, why are there no modern Psalters composed to contemporary styles of worship? Groups like Jars of Clay, David Crowder Band, and Shane and Shane have released songs based on certain Psalms, but not to the level that a genuine Psalter will accurately compose one.
Has this ever been proposed? What would be the reasons against such an endeavor? From my ignorant understanding, there is no biblical mandate stating that if instruments are used in song they must be driven by pipe organs and the like.
This question applies to hymns as well, although I am seeing more and more traditional hymns set to modern music these days, but not as much with Psalms.
Curious...