Seventh-day Adventists and Music

Seventh-day Adventists and Music
Bibliography by Gary Shearer
Adventist Studies Librarian
Pacific Union College Library

02-18-02

Reference | Books | Periodicals | Vertical Files | Web URLs

Books

The Christian and Rock Music: A Study on Biblical Principles of Music. Edited by Samuele Bacchiocchi. Berrien Springs, MI: Biblical Perspectives, 2000. 384p.
Her. Coll. ML3534 .B33 2000 (2nd copy in main collection)

Hamel, Paul. Ellen White and Music: Background and Principles. Washington, DC: Review and Herald, 1976. 143p.
Her. Coll. BX6149.1 .M8 H3 1976 (2nd copy in White Collection)

Hamel, Paul E. The Christian and His Music. Washington, DC: Review and Herald, 1973. 159p.
Her. Coll. ML3920 .H34 (2nd copy in main collection)

Hannum, Harold B. Christian Search for Beauty: A Review of the Relationship of the Arts, Particularly Music, to the Principles of Christianity. Nashville: Southern Publishing Association, 1975. 160p.
Her. Coll. BL65 .A4 H35 (2nd copy in main collection)

Hannum, Harold B. Music and Worship. Nashville: Southern Publishing Association, 1969. 128p.
Her. Coll. ML3000 .H162 M9 (2nd copy in main collection)

White, Ellen G. The Voice in Speech and Song As Set Forth in the Writings of Ellen G. White. Boise, ID: Pacific Press Publishing Association, 1988. Section VIII, "Use of the Voice in Singing," pp.407-469.
Her. Coll. BX6146 .V64 1988 (2nd copy in White Collection)

Periodicals

Brackett, Jim. "Pop Goes the Gospel." Adventists Affirm 12 (Spring 1998): 10-13.

Buck, Elsie Landon. "Worship Is More Than Praise." Adventists Affirm 13 (Spring 1999): 6-10.

Comstock, Darryl. "Morality in Music According to Ellen G. White." Ministry 37 (July 1964): 37-38,46.

Crane, Milton G. "What Is Good Music?" Ministry 46 (April 1973): 18-20.

Damsteegt, Laurel. "Singing With Meaning." Adventists Affirm 13 (Spring 1999): 48-49.

Durand, Eugene F. "Guidelines for Music - 1." Adventist Review 168 (September 5,1991): 4. An editorial.

Durand, Eugene F. "Guidelines for Music - 2." Adventist Review 168 (September 12,1991): 5.

Engelkemier, Joe. "The Sound of Music." Youth's Instructor 114 (May 31,1966): 9-11.

Geli, Pete, Jr. "Bible Principles for Christian Music." Adventists Affirm 12 (Spring 1998): 45-50.

"Guidelines Toward a Seventh-day Adventist Philosophy of Music." Insert in Ministry 46 (July 1973): between pp.24 & 25.

"Guidelines Toward an SDA Philosophy of Music." Adventists Affirm 12 (Spring 1998): 59-64.

"Guidelines Toward an SDA Philosophy of Music." Our Firm Foundation 15 (September 2000): 20-23.

Hamel, Paul. "'A Bedlam of Noise'." Adventists Affirm 12 (Spring 1998): 40-44,50. The 1900 camp meeting in Muncie, Indiana.

Hamel, Paul. "Music in the Church," Part 2. Ministry 46 (July 1973): 40-41.

Hamel, Paul. "Music in the Church," Part 3. Ministry 46 (August 1973): 42-43.

Hamel, Paul. "Music in the Church," Part1. Ministry 46 (June 1973): 11-13.

Hamel, Paul E. "A Psychology of Music for Christians." Journal of True Education 23 (April 1961): 10-13.

Hannum, H. B. "Choosing the Right Music." Ministry 38 (May 1965): 32-33,39.

Hannum, H. B. "Music and Worship - 1: The Language of Music." RH 146 (March 20,1969): 3-4.

Hannum, H. B. "Music and Worship - 2: Music - An Aid to Worship." RH 146 (March 27,1969): 5-6.

Hannum, H. B. "Music and Worship - 3: What is 'Sabbath Music?'." RH 146 (April 3,1969): 2-3.

Hannum, H. B. "Music and Worship - 4: Congregational Singing." RH 146 (April 10,1969): 11-12.

Hannum, H. B. "Sacred or Secular." Ministry 46 (May 1973): 14-15.

Hannum, H. B. "Worldly Trends in Sacred Music." RH 134 (June 13,1957): 4-5.

Hill, Melvin. "Church or Night Club? Is Our Church Music Meeting God's Standard?" Ministry 39 (November 1966): 40-41.

Hill, Melvin. "Jazz Charges Emotions." Ministry 39 (August 1966): 35-36.

Hill, Melvin. "Music Questions to Be Answered Later." Ministry 39 (July 1966): 37.

Hill, Melvin. "'The Sound of Music'." Ministry 39 (September 1966): 42,38.

Holmes, Lee Roy. "Where the Lyrics Fall Short." Adventists Affirm 12 (Spring 1998): 20-24.

Jensen, Samuel. "Strange Fire: Rock Music in the Church." Our Firm Foundation 15 (August 2000): 4-8. Author's name is a pseudonym.

Jensen, Samuel. "Strange Fire: Rock Music in the Church," Part 2. Our Firm Foundation 15 (September 2000): 17-19.

Leno, H. Lloyd. "Music - How It Affects the Whole Man: Part 1 - Physical Effects." Ministry 46 (November 1973): 24-25.

Leno, H. Lloyd. "Music - How It Affects the Whole Man: Part 2 - Moral Implications." Ministry 46 (December 1973): 20-22.

Leno, H. Lloyd. "Music - How It Affects the Whole Man: Part 3 - Influence on the Mind." Ministry 47 (January 1974): 16-18.

Leno, H. Lloyd. "Music - Its Far-reaching Effects - 1: Psychological and Physiological Effects of Music." RH 153 (February 12,1976): 4-7.

Leno, H. Lloyd. "Music - Its Far-reaching Effects - 2: Science and History Shed Light on Music." RH 153 (February 19,1976): 7-9.

Leno, H. Lloyd. "Music - Its Far-reaching Effects - 3: Music and Morality." RH 153 (February 26,1976): 6-8.

Leno, H. Lloyd. "Music - Its Far-reaching Effects - 4: Music, a Symbol of Life." RH 153 (March 4,1976): 7,9-10.

Leno, H. Lloyd. "The Scientific Study of Music." Adventists Affirm 13 (Spring 1999): 31-35.

Lickey, Harold. "Music in the Life of the Christian - 1: The Christian and Contemporary Music." RH 148 (November 25,1971): 4-5.

Lickey, Harold. "Music in the Life of the Christian - 2: Rock Music Analyzed." RH 148 (December 2,1971): 7-8.

Lickey, Harold. "Music in the LIfe of the Christian - 3: What About Gospel-Rock?" RH 148 (December 9,1971): 10-11.

Lickey, Harold. "Music in the LIfe of the Christian - 4: A Christian's Philosophy of Music." RH 148 (December 16,1971): 7-9.

Lickey, Harold. "Today's Religious Music Scene," Part 1. Ministry 46 (February 1973): 20-21.

Lickey, Harold. "Today's Religious Music Scene," Part 2. Ministry 46 (March 1973): 18-19.

Lickey, Harold. "Why I Sing What I Sing." Adventists Affirm 13 (Spring 1999): 50-54.

Maxwell, C. Mervyn. "Contemporary Christian Music." Adventists Affirm 12 (Spring 1998): 3-9.

Maxwell, C. Mervyn. "A Second Issue on Music?" Adventists Affirm 13 (Spring 1999): 3-5. An editorial.

Mendoza, Richard P. "When Rock Ceased to Roll: A Personal Testimony." Adventists Affirm 12 (Spring 1998): 31-34,66.

Mill, Rodney H. "'Gospel Rock' and the Church." Adventists Affirm 13 (Spring 1999): 21-22,35.

Osterman, Eurydice V. "Music and the Ten Commandments." Adventists Affirm 13 (Spring 1999): 11-16.

Pierce, Charles L. "Developing a Philosophy of Church Music." Ministry 46 (January 1973): 16-17.

Pierson, Robert H. "What About Our Music?," Part I. Hour of Prophecy 30 (January 1999): 1,8.

Pierson, Robert H. "What About Our Music?, Part II: Who Are the Happiest People?" Hour of Prophecy 30 (February 1999): 1,5,7.

"Recommendations of General Interest From the Autumn Council 1972 - 1: Guidelines Toward an SDA Philosophy of Music." RH 149 (November 30,1972): 16-17,19.

Rittenhouse, Virginia-Gene. "The Role of Rhythm in Church Music - Part 1." Ministry 47 (June 1974): 8-10.

Rittenhouse, Virginia-Gene. "The Role of Rhythm in Church Music - Part 2." Ministry 47 (July 1974): 20-21.

"Sacred Music for Christians: Selections From Ellen G. White, 'The Voice in Speech and Song'." Adventists Affirm 12 (Spring 1998): 53-56.

Sahlin, Monte. "Music and Adventism." Ministry 42 (September 1969): 20-21.

Seton, Bernard E. "Music Committee Reports." RH 149 (September 4,1972): 23.

Thurber, John. "Adventist Youth Prevail With Calm, Dignified Music." Adventists Affirm 13 (Spring 1999): 41-47.

Torres, Louis. "'Christian Rock?'." Adventists Affirm 12 (Spring 1998): 14-19,24.

Torris, Louis R. "How Did 'Contemporary Christian Music' Get Here?" Adventists Affirm 13 (Spring 1999): 17-20.

"What to Do?: If Contemporary Music Is a Problem in Your Local Church, What Should You Do?" Adventists Affirm 12 (Spring 1998): 57-58.

White, Ellen G. "How Satan Stopped the Singing and Jesus Started It Again." Adventists Affirm 13 (Spring 1999): 58-63. Reprinted in "The Story of Redemption," pp.24-25.

White, Ellen G. "Music in the Adventist Church and Home." Ministry 48 (July 1975): 4-6. "The editor in imagination interviews Ellen G. White."

Winandy, Pierre and Gisela. "Not All Youth Want Rock." Adventists Affirm 12 (Spring 1998): 25-29.

Vertical Files

Beltz, Oliver S. "Using Music in the Church to Preach the Word of God." Andrews University Focus 12 (August-September 1976): Supplement No. 32. 8p.
Her. Room Document Files (MUSIC)

Music - Its Role, Qualities, and Influence As Set Forth in the Writings of Ellen G. White. Washington, DC: Ellen G. White Estate, June 30,1972. 28p.
Her. Room Document Files (MUSIC)

Web URLs

Black Seventh-day Adventists and Church Music, by Alma Montgomery Blackmon. 4p.
http://www.oakwood.edu/ocgoldmine/Idoc/perspectives/perspective21.pdf

Charismatic Experiences in the Seventh-day Adventist Church; Present and Future, by George E. Rice
http://www.whiteestate.org/issues/CharismExp.html

Musical Styles and Christianity (An SDA defense of Christian rock)
http://www.angelfire.com/yt/christianrockdefense/

Seventh-day Adventist Music Scene
http://www.advenistmusic.com/