Ellen Chat Conversation

Based on Ellen White's writings, **angels existed before music as we know it**. She clearly states that "before the creation of man, angels were in existence; for when the foundations of the earth were laid, 'the morning stars sang together, and all the sons of God shouted for joy'" (TA 9.2). This biblical reference shows that angels were already present when the earth's foundations were laid, and at that moment they expressed themselves through song. However, Ellen White also teaches that "music is of heavenly origin" (5MR 197.2), indicating that music has always been part of heaven's worship and praise. The angels didn't invent music—rather, music appears to be an eternal aspect of heaven's worship of God. She describes how "Satan had led the heavenly choir. He had raised the first note, then all the angelic host united with him, and glorious strains of music had resounded through heaven in honor of God and His dear Son" (1SP 28.2). This shows that even before Satan's fall, music was already the medium through which angels worshiped. So while angels as created beings came first chronologically, music seems to have been part of heaven's reality from the beginning—an eternal expression of worship and praise to God. The angels were created into an environment where music already existed as the language of heaven's adoration. Ellen White emphasizes that "it was music from the angelic throng that thrilled the hearts of the shepherds on Bethlehem's plains" (5MR 197.2), showing music's divine origin and its use by angels to communicate God's glory. --- 💡 **You might also want to explore:** • What does Ellen White say about the purpose and power of music in worship? • How did Satan's fall affect his role in leading heaven's music? • What kind of music is appropriate for Christian worship according to Ellen White?