History and discussions

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Discussionof

chapters 3 and 4

Dr. Barry Liesch Biola University La Mirada, California

2010 Barry Liesch


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Note:

This PowerPoint centers more on the

controversial aspects of chapters 3 & 4.

It begins with chapter 4 and proceeds to

chapter 3 (reverses the order).

It may be useful for situations wherereaders have already read & digested

the chapters.


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Discussion of Praise and Worship

New concept of worship

Proposed during the 1970s

Judson Cornwall

Gods Presence is foundational tothis worship form


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Cornwalls proposal

mirrorsA journey into

the Holy of Holies

Worshipservice


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Imagine...

driving to church --> pilgrimage

entering into praise --> walking thru gatesentering Gods presence --> into the Holy of Holies


the Holy of Holies

Worshipservice

Cornwalls proposal


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Imagine...

driving to church --> pilgrimage

entering into praise --> walking thru gatesentering Gods presence --> into the Holy of Holies

Exuberant joy changes to solemn adoration


the Holy of Holies

Worshipservice

Cornwalls proposal


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Judson Cornwall

Noted theologian

Organist, author, teacher

Pentecostal worship leader

His insights adopted by many

Integrated, comprehensive proposal

Integrated OT and NT thinking


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Close resemblance

Vineyard (80s)

1. invitation

2. engagement

3. exaltation

4. adoration5. intimacy

Closeout

Cornwall (70s)

1. in the camp

2. through gates

3. into courts

4. holy place

5. holy of holies

Rounding off


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Judson Cornwall/Wimber

Proposal referred to variously as

Praise & Worship

Journey into the Holy of HoliesWorship in Inner & Outer Courts

Free-Flowing Praise

Are these terms synonymous?Are they helpful, misleading?


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Praise & Worship

Journey into the Holy of HoliesWorship in Inner & Outer Courts

Free-Flowing Praise

Strengths/weaknesses?Gaps/missing elements?

A new approach historically?


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Praise & Worship

Journey into the Holy of Holies

Worship in Inner & Outer CourtsFree-Flowing Praise

Strengths

Some biblical basis in Tab/Temple and bk of Hebrews

Visual image: can be easily and succinctly explained

Moves strongly to worship experience (meeting with God)

Allows for extended worship (soaking in Gods presence)

Psychologically powerful: engages emotions


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Praise & Worship



Weakness

Requires much skill--creating transitions & overall design

Requires improv skill (often lacking in worship musicians)

Not thematic--generally independent of sermon

Not evangelistic--though worship evangelism possible

Doesnt address prayer or songs that teach directly

Doesnt address koinonia (to one another) directly


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A new approach historically?

It does seems new in approach

Criticized as being faddish (latest fad that will fade away)

Lacking historical weight/no great tradition behind it

Criticized as lacking in substance

Phrases like I love You repeated incessantly like a mantra


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Is intimacy a valid goal for worship?

Some: transcendence should be the goal, not intimacy

Bk of Tab/Temple/Revelation

Some: authentic prayer should be the goal

Jesus: A house of prayer for all nations

Some: remembrance/proclamation should be goal

Less appropriate when teaching is service goal?


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John Witvliet, Calvin College,is critical

P & W = The New Transubstantiation?

We see language like this in ads(And not just from charismatics)

Pastor looking for someone who can make

God present in our midst No one can make a moment holy by their own

creativity, ingenuity

It cannot be engineered, manufactured P & W is excessively manipulative


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Definition of

Manipulate, manipulation

To manage or utilize skillfully

To control, serve to ones purpose

To control or play upon by artful,

unfair, or

insidious means to ones advantage

To falsify accounts, stocks, or an election


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Controversial

a barrage of criticismlevied at

Praise & Worship for

romanticized

lyrics

sexual

overtones

(could intimacy be taken too far?)


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Romanticized Lyrics objected to

Jesus, lover of my soul,Jesus, I will never let you go.Jesus, Lover of My Soul", by John Ezzy, Daniel Grul, &

Stephen McPherson. Hillsongs, 1992

Jesus, I am so in love with You...Let My Words Be Few, Matt & Beth Redman,2000

You are my desire, no one else will do.Nothing else could take your place,

To feel the warmth of Your embrace...Draw Me Close, Kelly Carpenter, Vineyard, 94


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Romanticized Lyrics objected to

Hold me close, let Your love surround meBring me near, draw me to Your side...The Power of Your Love, Geoff Bullock. Maranatha Music,

1992.

Words to consider carefullyIntimateEmbraceIntoxicating

Desperate for youYou are my desire?


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Moravian Romanticized Lyrics (1600s)

He it is who conquers my heart, for helies between my hot breasts like a

sprig of myrrh arousing in me holylust. His faithfulness, his love plunge

my heart into burning desire and

constant longings, hurting asunrequited love is wont to do.

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Moravian Romanticized Lyrics (1700s)

Draw me near to you with your love andteach me, my most dearly beloved Lamb,

to return your embrace with love, and not

to let you go, my sweet bridegroom. Do

not begrudge me the sweet kisses and

delights, nor refuse my kiss of love. I

cannot live without you, give me honey-

flow of your mouth.


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Jonathan Edward: Religious Affections

The basis for the true delight that areal Christian has is in God and in Hisperfection. His delight is in Christ,and in His beauty.


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When false believers congratulate onlythemselves, they keep their eyesonly upon themselves.Havingreceived what they call spiritualdiscoveries or experiences, their

minds are taken up with selfand theadmiration oftheirexperiences.


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What they are chiefly excited aboutis not the glory of God or the beautyof Christ but the thrill of their own

experiences.They keep thinkingwhat a wonderful experience this is!

What a great discovery this is! Whatwonderful things I haveencountered!


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And so they put their experiences inthe place of Christand His beauty

and all-sufficiency. Instead ofrejoicing in Christ Jesus, theyindulgein their own wonderful

experiences.


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Worship needs a goal

Worship should reflect Gods nature (T + I)

Worship is primarily verticalPraise precedes intimacy

Smooth transitions essential

Prepared yet open to the Spirit

Sensitivity to psychological factors

Wimber/Vineyard model

5 Phase Flowing Praise Principles


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What musical skills arerequired?


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A New Set of Skills!


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A New Set of Skills!1. Common words


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2. Common keys


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2. Common keys3. Common tempos/meters


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Designing the 5 phase set

Crafting set takes up to 2 hours

Find common words between choruses

Rejoice in the Lord Always (chorus)Rejoice the Lord is King (hymn)

Find common keys between choruses

We Bring a Sacrifice of Praise: D majorHe has Made me Glad: D major

Create smooth tempo transitions ^


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1. Avoid fast-slow/fast-slow patternJerky, distractingResults in loss of momentum

2. Test them

Tap tempos with a pencil

Do they fit together?Preparation is required!

Tempos


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Common tempo, meter, key, words

Linking pairs of songs

He is Exalted / Great is the Lord

Tap beat--Meter? Tap beat --Meter?

6/8 Moderate tempo 6/8 Moderate tempo

Key word: exalt Key word: greatKey: ? Key: ?

Key: G Key: C

How would you perform the modulation?


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Common tempo, meter, key, words

Linking hymns, choruses

Holy Holy Holy is the Lord of Hosts / Holy Holy Holy

Beat -- Meter -- Key? Beat -- Meter -- Key?

4/4 Slow (C maj) 4/4 Slow (C maj)Key word:holy Key word: holy


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Tempos

Think of them this way...

Invitation, engagement (running)I will celebrate

Exaltation (jogging)Crown Him with Many Crowns

Adoration (walking)

Glorify Your Name

Intimacy (stopping, gazing)

As the Deer


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Segues

... verbal or musical?

Talk between piecesExpress praise

Typical in Assembly of God churches

Play between pieces

Instrumental transitions without word

My favorite


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Shorterones between upbeat piecesDont lose your rhythmic momentum!We bring a Sacrifice Db / He has made me Glad D

Longer ones between meditative pieces

Time for people to reflect, prayI Love You Lord D / As the Deer C

Modulations


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What is the right key?

Not always the published key!

Use lower keys when...

Acoustics are non-reverberant (carpet)People are straining for high notesYoure trying to get restful feeling

Early morning servicesDrop key as much as 3 half steps

Come Thou Almighty King (from G to E)


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Will hymnsfit into the

5 phase structure?

Yes!

Five Phases: Invitation Engagement Exaltation Adoration Intimac


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Incorporating Hymns

Hymns & choruses dont mix!

Any foundation to that?

Some foundation

Five Phases:Invitation, Engagement, Exaltation, Adoration, Intimac



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Hymns harder to categorizeWide range of thoughts

Multiple stanzas

Choruses easier to categorize

One thought


Incorporating Hymns



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Guitarists dont know hymns!

Frustrating to play on guitar

Hymnbooks written for voice, organChords change too fast!Too many flats!

So, simplify chord structure1 or 2 chord changes per measure

Use sharp keys: D, E, G, A


Incorporating Hymns


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