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What do you think about applause after a praise and worship song?

JAG .. said:
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"For the director of music. Of the Sons of Korah. A psalm."
"Clap your hands, all you nations;
shout to God with cries of joy."
Psalm 47:1
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I am not presenting that as a "proof text" to prove that we ought to clap
after church music is presented. I am presenting it merely as a point of
possible interest.

In the Baptist church my wife and I attend, they do applaud after church
music is performed --- but they applaud for ALL OF IT --- so nobody is
ever left out. And we have a really big music program with a very large
choir and there is at least 20 members that take turns delivering heart-
warming Christian songs, so we applaud a lot. They all get applauded.
So does the choir after they deliver special music.
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It's so distracting and inappropriate to worship in our culture, IMO.
So are rock and/or roll drums, but surely the Psalmist speaks of that, too, if I'm not mistaken.

The Psalmist also talks about the 10 string lyre......I have to do with my 6 string Ibanez and Martin guitars. :)
 
I guess I find applause irritating and distracting because when I first got saved 31 years ago the Full Gospel Church I attended fashioned their worship to solicit the falling, or coming down, of the Holy Spirit (a very real thing, by the way, I've SEEN it). Something I think the church does not even know about anymore(?) But anyway, applause or any other noises like that would immediately destroy that moment in worship. And everybody understood that. So applause was not even considered in those days in order to guard the experience for everyone.
 
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Jethro Bodine said:
Call me old fashioned but I have to be honest with you that I detest when people applaud after a praise and worship song.

1. It's not about the musicians and their music.
2. It's awkward when the congregation doesn't applaud after a song.

Someone may argue that it's not for the band but for God. If that's true then why does the congregation not applaud after a song that the band did not do very well and struggled through?

What do you think about the congregation applauding after a praise and worship song? Should Trump outlaw it?
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You have nailed the very reason I, as per the Music Director, grew to be uncooperative about singing in the choir and doing special music. People made it about me and I chose not to participate if it did not honor God by helping others to worship Him. I am not worthy of their praise but He is.
 
Jethro Bodine said:
I guess I find applause irritating and distracting because when I first got saved 31 years ago the Full Gospel Church I attended fashioned their worship to solicit the falling, or coming down, of the Holy Spirit (a very real thing, by the way, I've SEEN it). Something I think the church does not even know about anymore(?) But anyway, applause or any other noises like that would immediately destroy that moment in worship. And everybody understood that. So applause was not even considered in those days in order to guard the experience for everyone.
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So true!


Then as everyone has gone from praise to worship and there is a sweet stillness, you have those who come in late, and want to come up to greet you while your eyes are closed and your pouring out your heart to Him in worship. :rolleyes


Got to love em.



JLB
 
JLB said:
So true!


Then as everyone has gone from praise to worship and there is a sweet stillness, you have those who come in late, and want to come up to greet you while your eyes are closed and your pouring out your heart to Him in worship. :rolleyes


Got to love em.



JLB
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Wow! Someone who's familiar with the experience.
You now exactly what I'm talkin' about.
That transition from praise to worship when it's just you and God.
 
Reebs, you're old school Pentacostal, right?
What do they call that break they take in the middle of a sermon when emotions get real high and the pastor stops talking and cuts the congregation loose to stomp, and praise and run all over the place? That is so awesome! I mean when it's for real.
 
Jethro Bodine said:
Reebs, you're old school Pentacostal, right?
What do they call that break they take in the middle of a sermon when emotions get real high and the pastor stops talking and cuts the congregation loose to stomp, and praise and run all over the place? That is so awesome! I mean when it's for real.
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Let the runners RUN!
 
Jethro Bodine said:
Applause in the praise part, JLB?
I get that. How 'bout you?
But in the tender worship moment......no way.
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Anything during that moment of worship, other than holy reverence, is a trainwreck, especially clapping.

That's the time to be still and let the Spirit move.
That's the time, when the gifts will manifest, in holiness, not the flesh.


That time of sweet stillness in the Spirit when corporate worship has peaked and most are quietly worshiping in the Spirit, or in their own language and just waiting for the Spirit to move.

It's nice to have a leadership that is sensitive, and will yield to the Spirit rather than just continue with the "regularly scheduled program".




JLB
 
Jethro Bodine said:
But in the tender worship moment......no way.
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That would be the "text book" definition of grieving the Spirit.


If you look in the encyclopedia under "grieving the Spirit", you will see a picture of someone clapping during worship.



JLB
 
JLB said:
Anything during that moment of worship, other than holy reverence, is a trainwreck, especially clapping.

That's the time to be still and let the Spirit move.
That's the time, when the gifts will manifest, in holiness, not the flesh.


That time of sweet stillness in the Spirit when corporate worship has peaked and most are quietly worshiping in the Spirit, or in their own language and just waiting for the Spirit to move.

It's nice to have a leadership that is sensitive, and will yield to the Spirit rather than just continue with the "regularly scheduled program".




JLB
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You got it nailed.
You know exactly what I'm talking about.
 
I'm against it. I also don't care for all the loud socialising as people are settling in for the service and wanting to prepare themselves. Chat after church (or during a scheduled break).
 
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I'm fine with applause where it fits in the service. Applause is a way of expressing many things, not just saying good job to the musician. I play several instruments. I'm a fingerstyle guitarist and have played for over 45 years. I play classical style music. If for example, I was playing Silent Night during the Christmas service, I'd be embarrassed if people clapped. It would detract from the mood that was being set. But there are other songs that we had done in Church, and it was totally expected that people would clap at the end. It was that kind of song.

For me, I just go with what occurs. If people clap, they clap. If not, then they don't. Sometimes they clap at times we (in the band) don't expect and the leader will say "Give the Lord a hand." His meaning is to express joy (through clapping) for the truths contained in the song just sung.

I've never taken it personally if someone claps or doesn't clap. We musicians know it's not about us. (I know not all do). We have freedom in Christ. Drums are okay as is my Fender guitar with lots of reverb and distortion. So is my Taylor guitar or even my banjo. I also have a Dobro and have played it once. Still learning. We're worshiping and celebrating the Lord. I also enjoy pipe organ and just piano. I love all God's music in all its forms. I'm totally against any sort of legalism when it comes to musical expression.
 
I think that it's good at times and not at times. Like was already said, there's a time and place for everything.I still applaud with the others even if it was a crappy performance just to be respectful, encouraging and non judgmental. I'm not there to judge a talent show but to worship God.

I do not think that applause at a (so-called) wrong moment would stop the Holy Spirit from coming down. I don't see how that could happen.

I used to not really like singing praise songs in church. I didn't see the point in it. I was there for the Word. Over time, I realized that it's an important part of the service. One can study at home, but to get together with Brothers & Sisters as the body of Christ and lifting up our voices to Him as one...makes it better for God. He looks into the heart. Praise and worship from any one person is good, but joined together as one, probably is better. Maybe it multiplies the praise or something, I'm not positive but I do feel there's a significance there nonetheless.
 
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