“Music is an agreeable harmony for the honor of God and the permissible delights of the soul.”

“The aim and final reason of all music should be none else but the glory of God and refreshing the soul. Where this is not observed there will be no music, but only a devilish hubbub.”

“The aim and final end of all music should be none other than the glory of God and the refreshment of the soul.”

“I play the notes as they are written, but it is God who makes the music.”

“Harmony is next to Godliness”

“I have always kept one end in view, namely ... to conduct a well-regulated church music to the honour of God.”

“It's easy to play any musical instrument: all you have to do is touch the right key at the right time and the instrument will play itself.”