Worship and Music In their zeal to return to the practices of the New Testament church, the Assemblies of God (unlike some Restorationists) have never frowned on the use of vocal and instrumental music. Instead, church members recognize musical compositions and instruments as the fruit of creative gifts given to humankind by God. Furthermore, the music of the Old Testament sets a precedent for using every musical means to praise the Lord (Ps. 150). Thus, choirs and orchestras, vocalists and instrumentalists