[greeneyes]

I can only go with what I know about how I feel. I feel the spirit when I sing gospel songs. Listening to preachin’ not so much.

And if you ever watch church services on line, the difference is written all over the faces when the people are singing.

[Tuscaloosa Goldfinch]

Exactly :-)

... back to lurking. . :-)

[nanetteclaret]

“He who sings prays twice.” Attributed to St. Augustine. +/- 400 AD

[John4.11]

Don't mean to interrupt, but I just did a quick search about singing/praise/worship in the Bible. This is what I found to be the most inclusive site about what I wanted to say about the subject. 

https://free.messianicbible.com/feature/gaining-victory-through-biblical-worship/

Excerpt:

Today many people consider worship just a pleasant warm-up to the more “important” component of a congregational service; for instance, the message.

A study of Scripture and the Hebrew language, however, reveals that praise and worship are so much more than just a warm-up.

Many of the Psalms in the Bible are prefaced with “To the Chief Musician.”  In modern times, this would be the choir director or worship leader—or the chazzan (cantor) in the synagogue. 

**SNIP**

When a great multitude from Syria came against Israel, Jehoshaphat, the King of Judah, fasted and prayed.

In response, the Spirit of the Lord gave a word that they would not even need to fight in the battle, but only position themselves to see the salvation of Adonai (the Lord).  (2 Chronicles 20:17)

“‘You will not have to fight this battle.  Take up your positions; stand firm and see the deliverance the LORD will give you.’  … Jehoshaphat bowed with his face to the ground, and all the people of Judah and Jerusalem fell down in worship before the LORD.”  (2 Chronicles 20:17–18)

Jehoshaphat was fully confident that God was in control.  All he needed to do to win the victory was fully submit himself to the authority of God through praise and worship.