Simply the Prelude

One of the ideas that both Robert Webber and Joe Nesom mentioned was the idea that singing is often viewed as a mere preliminary to the main event: preaching. This seems so unhelpful especially in light of the corresponding Colossians and Ephesians passages that speak of singing as a means of teaching and admonishing on another. Singing can be such a valuable time for a congregation to declare and affirm truth together with the heart and mind. It's no wonder so many strange things haved popped up in our services (liturgies) if congregational singing is simply viewed as a way to burn time before the main event.