When One Sings, He Prays Twice... What does St Augustine Really Mean
The quote which St. Augustine actually said was:
"For he that singeth praise, not only praiseth, but only praiseth with gladness: he that singeth praise, not only singeth, but also loveth him of whom he singeth. In praise, there is the speaking forth of one confessing; in singing, the affection of one loving."
(St. Augustine, Commentary on Psalm 73, 1)
Apparently this has been abridged to "He who sings prays twice" over the centuries.
FROM: http://www.saint-mike.org/apologetics/qa/answers/church_history/h020303Parise.html
Also in more detail: http://wdtprs.com/blog/2006/02/20/
"For he that singeth praise, not only praiseth, but only praiseth with gladness: he that singeth praise, not only singeth, but also loveth him of whom he singeth. In praise, there is the speaking forth of one confessing; in singing, the affection of one loving."
(St. Augustine, Commentary on Psalm 73, 1)
Apparently this has been abridged to "He who sings prays twice" over the centuries.
FROM: http://www.saint-mike.org/apologetics/qa/answers/church_history/h020303Parise.html
Also in more detail: http://wdtprs.com/blog/2006/02/20/
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