“The aim and final end of all music should be none other than the glory of God and the refreshment of the soul. If heed is not paid to this, it is not true music but a diabolical bawling and twanging.”
Also attributed to: J.S. Bach
Argues true music must aim at God's glory and the soul's refreshment, not empty noise.
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