“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.”

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

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

“Soli Deo gloria.Latin for Glory to God alone.Bach used the initials (SDG) at the end ofall his musical manuscripts.”

“Face to the reality.”

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