The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-11-10


among ministers OF the Gospel that
peculiarly qualities him to speak
on this subject. He is himself an
orgalist and singer. So he can
point out not alone what he, as
preacher, desires; but he knows, at
first hand, the things a choir may
or may not do.
For some years Doctor Phillips,
while a student, was in charge OF
the music Of the Theological Semi.
nary In New York City, was an or
ganist there, and gave many organ
recitals. For many years, too, he
devoted himself to singing. One
can feel that in his resonant speak.
ing voice. Perhaps It is music that
has given him a broader rhythm
for his eloquence, carrying his mes
sage out with the full glow Of =
rich and resonant voice that vi.
brates to his enthusiasIns.
As Part Of Worship.
1.-THE spirit Of music isn't under
stood" he says, because the Drama
of the Church isn't understood.
Drama was born in the church.
1t was a part Of the form OF wor.
ship, From 1t have come our pag'
eants. The whole thing about mu-
sic is" and one must get Doctor
Phillips enthusiasm to respond to
his conviction in this matter, the
whole thing about music is--it -
the most spiritual Of all the arts.
You can be deceived in what
Won see. Yon can't be deceived IN
what comes through the ear.
feel that music must be ever pres
emit to inspire our objectiVity as well
as our SUFFICIENTLY"
Just here, in a depression that
belongs to the psychological thought
of today. Doctor Phillips pointed
out his great desire to create In his
church service an entire harmony,
mo disturbing element such as
figure passing before the altar to
break the quality of worship nc
explained.
ITO worship God demands one
complete harmonious whole. 1t Is
the harmony of the universe that
makes it con1rlete. Any singularlty
that prevents complete unity OF
thought distrubs this. Architecture
all.perfect sound, perfect vision
must prevail. -,
.sThe idea of God is so lofty they"
reaching out his hand to include
vast CONGREGATION, "rise to heights
Of inspired they never dreamed
within themselves"
Emusic is the waiting of that
inspiration"
DIR. Philips as Musician.
Speaking of his choir, Doctor
PbiiIins said: 1--WE are going to de-
velop our music in spirit OF wor-
shin. We intend giving one serv'
ice each month devoted entirely to
music. with a talk on music, the
entire service to be consecrated to
the spiritual uplift Of music.
"Come with me-" That was an
impetuous thought that brought
about an invitation to go into the
choir room to search out the new
Christmas cantata that Epiphany
choir will sing this coming Christ.
mas Eve. It is c. B. Hawley 3
"Christ Child" that will be sung
here for the first time.
"Hawley composed this with me
sitting on the piano bench" Doctor
Phillips commented as he rolled the
music to straighten 1t, and then
seated himself on the piano stool.
And then came the surprise CT
finding out how broad and sincere
a musician he Is. How he loves
the music! He played the cantnta
through for me, singing the parts,
indicating the effects. Lovely
music it is, too, with lofty treat
ment and touch Of being blood
of our blood, bone Of our bone in
tie spiritual treatment, for Charles
B. Hawley is an American whose
songs almost all singers have used.
Gongl The opening chord rang
out from the piano as Doctor Phil