Through Endless Ages Sound His Praise: The History of Psalm-Singing in the Church
This historical article traces the practice of psalm-singing in corporate worship from the Old Testament through the present day, demonstrating its enduring significance in the covenant community. Huizinga argues that psalmody, though rare in modern times, remains a distinctive mark of the church's faithfulness and will continue until Christ's return, supported by scriptural evidence from both testaments.
What among men has endured as many ages under the sun as the psalms…the psalms sung…the psalms sung in corporate worship? Precious little. Psalmody has seen Solomon's temple used and burned, doleful children of the covenant marched to Babylon and jubilantly returning, the Son of God incarnate humiliated and exalted, Rome risen and fallen, the mighty wave of the gospel of salvation sweeping through the Mediterranean world, into Europe, over the seas to America, and now to the ends of the earth,...
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