CHAPTER XVIII.
THE MASSACRE OF CHURCH MUSIC.
There has been an effort made for the last twenty years to kill congregational singing.

The attempt has been tolerably successful; but it seems to me that some rules might be given by which the work could be done more quickly, and completely.

What is the use of having it lingering on in this uncertain way?
Why not put it out of its misery?
If you are going to kill a snake, kill it thoroughly, and do not let it keep on wagging its tail till sundown.

Congregational singing is a nuisance, anyhow, to many of the people.

It interferes with their comfort.