The Hardeman-Boswell Debate: on Instrumental Music in the Worship

One of the definitive debates on this topic in the twentieth century, the Hardeman-Boswell Debate is still relevant, still vibrant, and still covers the topic in a thorough, understandable way.

N.B. Hardeman, known by many as "the prince of preachers," stood strong as the champion of those who praise God from the heart with their voices.

Ira M. Boswell was the defender of those who praise God from the heart with instruments of music in addition to their singing.

The topic is covered from many different angles, from the Greek word "psallo," to church history, to the attitudes which led repeatedly to splits in congregations over this issue.

You will be benefited by reading this updated, corrected, and reformatted edition of this classic debate!