In the Beauty of Holiness

Rediscovering the Beauty of Reformed Worship for the 21st Century

"Jon Payne has given us a gem in his new book, In the Splendor of Holiness. Cutting through the thicket of opinions on worship, Dr. Payne penetrates to the heart of the matter through a brief and succinct exposition of what constitutes the core of corporate worship. Nothing is more important than the public worship of God, yet our age has surrendered to the gods of informality and utilitarianism. It seems very obvious that we must ask ourselves what God has commanded us to do when we gather for public worship? What is the answer? Here it is, in this book! I cannot recommend it highly enough. It deserves to be in every Christian home." - Dr. Derek W. H. Thomas, Reformed Theological Seminary, Jackson, MS

"In the Splendor of Holiness is clear, well-reasoned, practical, and above all, completely biblical. It is as helpful as it is much needed. I consider it essential reading in leadership training classes, and it is also suitable for use in classes for potential new church members. Through Jon Payne's work, we hear the voice of our Good Shepherd on a topic that has become part of the archaeological remains of evangelicalism. Fortunately, with pastors like Dr. Jon Payne, the church of our Savior will be nourished and guided. This work is a tool that every reformed pastor should wish their people to know and value." - Rev. David Hall, Senior Pastor of Midway Presbyterian Church, Powder Springs, Georgia.

"Jon Payne skillfully guides his readers through the various parts of the worship service and explains not simply why these activities constitute reformed worship, but also carefully outlines why Presbyterians worship the way they do. In doing so, Jon Payne provides a clear, convincing, and edifying explanation of historical reformed worship. Christians will find great help here for the most significant part of every week." Dr. Darryl G. Hart, taken from the preface. Intercollegiate Studies Institute, Wilmington, DE.