The Ancient Church: Its History, Doctrine, Worship, and Constitution
Chapter 29
THE WORSHIP OF THE CHURCH.
Splendour of the Pagan and Jewish worship--simplicity of Christian worship, 462 The places of worship of the early Christians, 463 Psalmody of the Church, 464 No instrumental music, 465 No forms of prayer used by the early pastors, 466 Congregation stood at prayer, 466 Worship, how conducted, 467 Scriptures read in public worship, 468 The manner of preaching, 469 Deportment of the congregation, 469 Dress of ministers, 470 Great change between this and the sixteenth century, 470