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