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

“All music should have no other end and aim than the glory of God and the soul's refreshment; where this is not remembered there is no real music but only a devilish hubbub.”

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

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

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

“The final aim and reason of all music is nothing other than the glorification of God and the refreshment of the spirit.”