The Lord created music for HIS good pleasure and for HIS glory. Music is not solely for our personal pleasure, though we can enjoy it. Music was given to aid in the teaching and understanding of who God is. God’s Word dwelling in us through song…
“And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.” Colossians 3:15-17
“I will praise the LORD according to His righteousness: and will sing praise to the name of the LORD most high.” Psalm 7:17
In Times Like These 