The Use of the Means of Grace: A Statement on the Practice of
Word and Sacrament , Application A of Principle 11 states,
“Music is a servant of the Gospel and a principal means of
worshiping God in Lutheran churches. Congregational song gathers
the whole people to proclaim God's mercy, to worship God, and to
pray, in response to the readings of the day and in preparation
for the Lord's Supper.” Further explore the role of music and
musicians in worship by considering the principles about “Music
in the Christian Assembly” in the Renewing Worship volume,
Principles for Worship Find education and training events and
connect to guilds and societies especially for church musicians.
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that musicians, composers, and arrangers are compensated for
their creative work. Find out more about copyright and connect
to worship publishers. Explore the worship books, hymnals, and
songbooks of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. God
creates music as part of th