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J.S. Bach on the Purpose of Music

J.S. Bach said, “All music should have no other end and aim than the glory of God and the soul’s refreshment; where this is not remembered there is no real music but only a devilish hub-bub.”

He headed his compositions: “J.J.” “Jesus Juva” which means “Jesus help me.” He ended them “S.D.G.” “Soli Dei Gratia” which means “To God alone the praise.”

Source: J. Stowell, Kingdom Conflict, Victor, 1985, p. 77ff.

From a sermon by Donnie Martin, The Fight of Faith, 6/19/2010

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