I have always kept one end in view, namely . . . to conduct a well-regulated church music to the honour of God.

It's easy to play any musical instrument: all you have to do is touch the right key at the right time and the instrument will play itself.

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

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

My present post amounts to about 700 thaler, and when there are rather more funerals than usual, the fees rise in proportion; but when a healthy wind blows, they fall accordingly...

If I decide to be an idiot, then I'll be an idiot on my own accord.