occasion, by prayers, and by thanksgivings. Then, in the Eastern churches, the responsive singing of David’s Psalms was introduced; precentors were appointed, and laws were framed by different Councils to direct the singers in the performance of their service.* Such was the origin of those gaudy appearances which, to amuse the carnal mind, have so long corrupted the worship of God, and secularized the kingdom of Christ! Vain man would be wise; and, in his great wisdom, thinks it necessary to add