Controversy Over The Use of Musical Instruments Progressive Primitive Baptists

in 1900s, associations of primitive baptists in state of georgia began exclude churches membership utilized organ in worship services. churches utilized instrumental music in worship began known progressive primitive baptists. these churches formed own associations , became progressive primitive baptist denomination.

the minutes of 1907 echeconnee association (in central georgia) record exclusion of churches , include resolution outlining association s stance:

resolution whereas, primitive baptists have been disturbed introduction of new , unscriptural practices in worship, viz; instrumental music, secret orders , other things of character; therefore, resolved, declare against these measures in our churches others practice or affiliate same.