Gospel Worship: Being an Attempt to Exhibit a Scriptural View of the Nature, Obligations, Manner, and Ordinances of the Worship of God in the New Testament

“The second commandment requires the receiving, observing, and keeping pure and entire, all such religious worship and ordinances as God has appointed in His word.”—Westminster Shorter Catechism, Question 50If we do not worship the way God commands, we will not glorify or enjoy Him.In Gospel Worship, Archibald Hall examines the New Testament to distinguish between manmade and God-ordained worship. In one of the clearest expressions of Reformed worship, Hall applies the regulative principle to every aspect of the corporate gathering.Learn how to worship in spirit and truth with this classic volume from the Scottish church!Reading the Holy ScripturesPreaching the GospelHearing the Word PreachedSinging the Praises of GodPrayerThe Public Blessings of the CongregationThe Sacraments in GeneralBaptismThe Lord’s SupperThe Observation of the Lord’s DayThe Observation of Times of ThanksgivingThe Observation of Religious FastsMinisterial Visitations of the FlockMinisterial Visitation of the SickCatechizingSocial Religious MeetingsFamily ReligionPersonal ReligionLiberality to the Poor SaintsSwearing by the Name of GodVowing to the LordCasting LotsWho was Archibald Hall?Archibald Hall (1736–1778) was born in the Scottish parish of Penicuik, Midlothian. He studied under John Brown of Haddington and James Fisher of Glasgow. Hall served as the minister of the Associate Synod congregation at Torphichen in West Lothian and later became minister of the Secession church in Well Street, London.Endorsements:“What we have in this massive tome is a significantly applicatory yet also highly intellectual consideration of the doctrine and practice of worship. The work is a manifestation not only of the seriousness but also the genius of the Scots…. So, enjoy this volume. Sip it. Savor it. And relish the thought that this work not only will bring blessing to whatever land in which it is implemented but will aid in leading you beside the still waters and into pastures green in eternity.” —Frank J. Smith, from the foreword