Things Unseen with Sinclair B. Ferguson Christians Sing Differently
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Mar 26, 2026 A reflection on how Christians sing with a God-centered orientation rather than merely for themselves. Observations about singing more frequently and the contrast between horizontal and vertical songs. Examples show how ordinary tunes become acts of praise when lived before God. A personal story illustrates how even romantic songs take on divine meaning.
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Christian Singing Moves Upwards
- Christians sing on both horizontal and vertical planes, addressing self and others but ultimately directing praise upward to God.
- Sinclair B. Ferguson explains secular songs stop horizontally, while Christian songs begin horizontally yet end in praise, making singing inherently God-centered.
Horizontal Singing Still Points Up
- Singing horizontally means addressing yourself or others with lyrics about personal experience or communal invitation.
- Ferguson uses psalms and hymns like "O thou my soul bless God the Lord" and "Come we that love the Lord" as horizontal examples that point upward.
Direct Your Singing Upward
- Aim to move from singing about yourself or others to addressing and praising God within worship.
- Ferguson advises that spiritual songs should conclude with praise or seeking God's help, not merely stop at personal reflection.