Christianity is a Singing Faith

It might seem somewhat peculiar or peripheral to argue that one crucial consequence of the resurrection is that Christianity is a singing faith. Other religions have chants and meditations, but throughout its history Christianity has set a particular emphasis on celebratory, happy song. The reason is that, having been rescued by superabundant grace and united to a resurrected and triumphant Christ, the Christian cannot but adopt a posture of grateful participation in the victory over death that has already been secured.

- Christopher Watkin, Biblical Critical Theory, page 441.