True Faith Is More Than Emotion

Summary

The sermon emphasizes that true worship is rational and based on intelligently known truth, not merely fleeting human emotions, citing Dabney's strong warning against mistaking feelings for faith. It highlights a historical concern over sensational music corrupting youth's taste for refined worship, as seen in the 1872 Presbyterian youth hymnal controversy. The takeaway is that music is a critical element in fostering genuine worship and church life.