I found a discussion. https://www.reddit.com/r/Episcopalian/comments/7qsq82/why_is_anglican_chant_far_more_effective_in/ How true is the above link's claim? Why would Anglican Chant have more protective powers if Protestant songs are useless due to lacking apostolic succession and validity in the eyes of the Roman Catholic Church (which Anglican orders and rites are generally seen as)?
Ps.5:8-12. Lead me, O Lord, in thy righteousness because of mine enemies; make thy way straight before my face. For there is no faithfulness in their mouth; their inward part is very wickedness; their throat is an open sepulchre; they flatter with their tongue. Destroy thou them, O God; let them fall by their own counsels; cast them out in the multitude of their transgressions; for they have rebelled against thee. But let all those that put their trust in thee rejoice: let them ever shout for joy, because thou defendest them: let them also that love thy name be joyful in thee. For thou, Lord, wilt bless the righteous; with favour wilt thou compass him as with a shield. Sung to Anglican Chant: See Attached File. Scary for demons to hear? Yep! Compare this with Protestant worship song: Lead me Lord Lead me by the hand and help me face the rising sun Comfort me through all the pain that life may bring There's no other hope that I can lean upon Lead me Lord Lead me all my life Another four verses in a similar vein. + You are my light You're the lamp upon my feet All the time my Lord I need You there (You are my light) (I just cannot live alone) Let me stay by Your guiding love All through my life All through my days So Lead me Oh Lord Lead me Lord (Backing electric piano, guitar, drums etc.) Scary for demons? No!
I see no power in chants, only power in the name of Jesus, and authority when acting in Jesus' name. Jesus did not drive out demons with chants or hymns. He told them to leave, and they left. He is our example. Jesus told His followers to do the same. Read Luke 9, Luke 10, Mark 16, Acts 8, and Acts 16. Act 16:16 And it came to pass, as we went to prayer, a certain damsel possessed with a spirit of divination met us, which brought her masters much gain by soothsaying: Act 16:17 The same followed Paul and us, and cried, saying, These men are the servants of the most high God, which shew unto us the way of salvation. Act 16:18 And this did she many days. But Paul, being grieved, turned and said to the spirit, I command thee in the name of Jesus Christ to come out of her. And he came out the same hour.
The specific issue with chant, is that the music serves the words (liturgy). In the case of many hymns, songs, and spiritual pieces, the words have been fashioned to serve (fit) the music.
Thanks for drawing out that distinction, as it is not something I was ever made aware of in my early RC days. I might add that I fully agree with Tiffy's point about the weak nature of much of the modern singing.
All Trinitarian worship music weither hymn or contenporary worship is useful against demons. Although it is better to have music based on Scripture. Good reminders when facing the shadow armies: “You are from God, children, and you have conquered them, because he who is in you is greater than he who is in the world.” (1 John 4:4) “But the Son of God came to destroy the works of the devil.” (1 John 3:8) “Therefore subject yourselves to God. But resist the devil, and he will flee from you.” (James 4:7) “Be sober-minded and alert. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. Resist him, standing firm in your faith and in the knowledge that your brothers throughout the world are undergoing the same kinds of suffering.” (1 Peter 5:8-9) Remind the devil of where He and his posse are gong: “Then the King will turn to those on the left and say, 'Away with you, you cursed ones, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his demons.” (Matthew 25:41) “And the devil, who deceived them, was thrown into the lake of burning sulfur, where the beast and the false prophet had been thrown. They will be tormented day and night for ever and ever.” (Revelation 20:10) Remind the enemy of who you are: “For you are all children of God through faith in Christ Jesus.” (Galatians 3:26) “"from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the First-born from the dead, the highest of earthly kings. He loves us and has washed away our sins with his blood, 6.and made us a Kings and Priests to serve his God and Father; to him, then, be glory and power for ever and ever. Amen." (Revelation 1:5-6, TNJB 1963-68) During severe ware fare, remind the devil and demons who lives in you: “All who confess that Jesus is the Son of God have God living in them, and they live in God.” (1 John 4:15) “For God wanted them to know that the riches and glory of Christ are for you Gentiles, too. And this is the secret: Christ lives in you. This gives you assurance of sharing his glory.” (Colossians 1:27) “Do you not know that you are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit dwells in you?” (1 Corinthians 3:16)