On Liturgical Uniformity

Authors

R. R. Caemmerer, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis

Publication Date

6-1-1938

Document Type

Article

Keywords

liturgy, worship, liturgical, latin, luther, congregation, liturgical uniformity, christian

Submission Type

Bible Study; Lecture; Sermon Prep

Abstract

It is a good thing to have liturgical uniformity. There is something of confessional value in a uniform liturgy. Also away from home the worshiper feels himself spiritually akin to his brethren of the faith where liturgy is familiar. In fact, if that liturgy preserves the traditional forms, he will feel himself akin to the Church of the past and will grow in appreciation of the Church Universal. Conversely, a lack of uniformity in liturgical forms is a cause of bewilderment in worship and a testimonial to a lack of that brotherly consideration which will lead units of the Church, also in adiaphora, to yield to the common good.

Disciplines

Liturgy and Worship

Scripture References in this Resource (separated by semi-colons)

2 Corinthians 9:1-2, 12;

Submission Cost

Free

Submission Audience

Laity; Ministers; Scholars

Recommended Citation

Caemmerer, R. R. (1938) "On Liturgical Uniformity," Concordia Theological Monthly: Vol. 9, Article 42.
Available at: https://scholar.csl.edu/ctm/vol9/iss1/42