This music replaced the medieval chants. The beginning of harmony with four parts made music more difficult to sing, and modern choirs began to be used. Thus Christian music is at one time reflecting the culture, and at another separate from the culture. Amazing Grace is sung to the tune of an English drinking song. Music is a heart language we must honor in worship.
Music varies from culture to culture.
We must understand the power of music if our worship is to connect with the people who need to gospel in our various cultures. Idiom refers to the type of music, Eph. Songs express our hearts. New songs express new spiritual vistas. Spiritual growth calls for variations in our music.