With the Westminster Shorter Catechism, we confess that “the second commandment requires the receiving, observing, and keeping pure and entire, all such religious worship and ordinances as God has appointed in His word.” Insofar as worship is not conducted God’s way, it is unacceptable in the sight of God and unprofitable for His children. In this book, Archibald Hall displays the system of Christian worship as God has instituted it in His Word. Convinced of the importance of God’s ordained way of worship, Hall carefully examines the New Testament with an eye to discern between the elements and exercises appointed from heaven and those that are inventions of men. Gospel Worship stands as one of the clearest and ablest expressions of the traditional Reformed understanding of Christian worship.

Endorsements

“Gospel Worship provides one of the most comprehensive treatments of biblical worship in the history of Reformed literature. Hall covers the doctrine, practice, and experience of worship across the full scope of biblical ordinances. These truths remain critical. Worship transforms us into the likeness of the object we worship (Ps. 115:8; 2 Cor. 3:18)."

—Robert D. McCurley, pastor, Greenville Presbyterian Church

“The work is a manifestation not only of the seriousness but also the genius of the Scots…. So, enjoy this volume. Sip it. Savor it. And relish the thought that this work not only will bring blessing to whatever land in which it is implemented but will aid in leading you beside the still waters and into pastures green in eternity.”

—Frank J. Smith, from the foreword