Psalter Revision
Brian Hilt responds to Rev. Kuiper's articles on Psalter revision principles, expressing appreciation for the explanations while raising concerns about proposed changes to archaic language. Hilt argues that modernizing language like "ye" provides no clear benefit to congregational worship and may actually detract from the beauty and linguistic precision of the current Psalter.
I write in response to an article in Vol. 93, No. 14 of the Standard Bearer [April 15, 2017] by Rev. Kuiper entitled "Psalter Revision: Governing Principles (3) Text (cont.)." Depending on Synod 2017's decision regarding the protest of a brother regarding the Psalter revision, this may become irrelevant, but I write regardless and will leave it to the discretion of the editor whether a response is warranted. First, I wish to comment positively. I appreciate Rev. Kuiper's articles regarding...
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