Music prevents the world from being entirely transformed into language, from becoming nothing but object, and prevents man from becoming but subject. Words do divide. We use words to analyze, to rip apart, to dissect. We use words to analyze, to pin someone down on a particular point. We use words to argue, debate, and fight.
All language is inadequate.
But, music, on the other hand, binds together, music holds together. Not only is music itself relational, but it affects the nature of the person listening to the music, Music forges relationships between people who play instruments together, as in an orchestra or quartet. A unique relationship develops between and among people who make music, especially with people who sing, as in a choir, a barber shop quartet, or the congregation of God's people singing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs. Yes, it is difficult being the church. We face many temptations.