Describe the part which music plays in the worship and spiritual life of Christianity
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Part A - Describe the part which music plays in the worship and spiritual life of Christianity Music has played a part in the worship of the church for centuries and still is very important to a Christian's spiritual life. Christians believe that it brings them closer to God spiritually because at church everyone sings the same song, giving a sense of unity in God. Worship comes from an old English word that means to 'give worth or honour'. People come to sing together as part of worship in order to give honour to God, praising God with a greater voice than they would as individuals. Also, music helps Christians concentrate on God; it can communicate joy or sorrow, influencing the emotions of a person in a way that just saying words cannot. The words that a choir sings can bring hope and truth to those that are listening. Depending on the...

