Instrumental Music

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     "Benjamin Franklin took a decided stand against the use of instruments of music in the worship, and refused to preach or worship where there was one unless it could be silent during his stay. His youngest son became an accomplished musician. It was suggested that he should go with his father in his evangelistic work, and help in the song service and sell instruments. When he proposed it to his father, he listened patiently till the case was presented, and then said: 'And shan't we take a monkey along too?'" --History of the Disciples of Christ in Ohio.