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− | + | ==Question: Is it unchristian to have hymns honoring Joseph Smith?== | |
− | + | ===Hymns and other methods of commemoration have given to the memory of righteous Christians and believers both in early Christian times, and in the Bible=== | |
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− | + | It is claimed that it is unchristian to have hymns honoring Joseph Smith. <ref>Bill McKeever, "Praise to the Man" - Elevating Joseph Smith, ''Mormonism Research Ministry'." </ref> | |
− | + | Hymns and other methods of commemoration have given to the memory of righteous Christians and believers both in early Christian times, and in the Bible. To compose hymns and other memorials to fallen leaders or faithful Christians was not unheard of in the early Christian church. In fact it was relatively common. | |
− | + | * The Apostolic Constitutions reads: “Sing for the martyrs that have fallen asleep, and for all the saints from the beginning of the world–as well as for your brothers who are asleep in the Lord.”<ref>{{Anf1| author=|article=Apostolic Constitutions|vol=7|citation=AD 390, E|start=464}}</ref> | |
− | * | + | * “Let [the slaves] rest on the day of the first martyr Stephen and of the other holy martyrs who preferred Christ to their own life.”<ref>{{Anf1| author=|article=Apostolic Constitutions|vol=7|citation=AD 390, E|start=495}}</ref> |
− | * | + | * Cyprian, the Bishop of Carthage wrote: “Take note of their days on which [the martyrs] depart, so that we may celebrate their commemoration among the memorials of the martyrs...There are celebrated here by us oblations and sacrifices for their commemorations.”<ref>{{Anf1| author=Cyprian|article=|vol=5|citation=AD 250, W|start=315}}</ref> |
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+ | Also, the term "praise" had a more acceptable definition in Joseph Smiths day in relation to our hymn. The 1828 Webster Dictionary gives the definition in part, as "Commendation bestowed on a person for his personal virtues or worthy actions, on meritorious actions themselves, or on any thing valuable; approbation expressed in words or song."<ref>www.1828.sorabji.com/1828/words/p/praise.html</ref> | ||
− | + | ===The Bible also says that praise may be given to others and to God's word=== | |
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The Bible also says that praise may be given to others and to God's word (as long as it is not more than that offered to the LORD). Here are some examples: | The Bible also says that praise may be given to others and to God's word (as long as it is not more than that offered to the LORD). Here are some examples: | ||
*{{b||Genesis|49|8}} Judah, thou art he whom thy brethren shall praise: thy hand shall be in the neck of thine enemies; thy father's children shall bow down before thee. | *{{b||Genesis|49|8}} Judah, thou art he whom thy brethren shall praise: thy hand shall be in the neck of thine enemies; thy father's children shall bow down before thee. | ||
− | * {{b||Deuteronomy| 26|19}} And to make thee high above all nations which he hath made, in praise, and in name, and in honour; and that thou mayest be an holy people unto the LORD thy God, as he hath spoken. | + | * {{b||Deuteronomy|26|19}} And to make thee high above all nations which he hath made, in praise, and in name, and in honour; and that thou mayest be an holy people unto the LORD thy God, as he hath spoken. |
* {{b||Psalms|49|18}} Though while he lived he blessed his soul: and men will praise thee, when thou doest well to thyself. | * {{b||Psalms|49|18}} Though while he lived he blessed his soul: and men will praise thee, when thou doest well to thyself. | ||
*{{b||Psalms|56|4}} In God I will praise his word, in God I have put my trust; I will not fear what flesh can do unto me. | *{{b||Psalms|56|4}} In God I will praise his word, in God I have put my trust; I will not fear what flesh can do unto me. | ||
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* {{b|1|Peter|2|19}} For this is thankworthy, if a man for conscience toward God endure grief, suffering wrongfully | * {{b|1|Peter|2|19}} For this is thankworthy, if a man for conscience toward God endure grief, suffering wrongfully | ||
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It is claimed that it is unchristian to have hymns honoring Joseph Smith. [1]
Hymns and other methods of commemoration have given to the memory of righteous Christians and believers both in early Christian times, and in the Bible. To compose hymns and other memorials to fallen leaders or faithful Christians was not unheard of in the early Christian church. In fact it was relatively common.
Also, the term "praise" had a more acceptable definition in Joseph Smiths day in relation to our hymn. The 1828 Webster Dictionary gives the definition in part, as "Commendation bestowed on a person for his personal virtues or worthy actions, on meritorious actions themselves, or on any thing valuable; approbation expressed in words or song."[5]
The Bible also says that praise may be given to others and to God's word (as long as it is not more than that offered to the LORD). Here are some examples:
Notes
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