Elsewhere on the blogosphere men are mocking the wearing of collars and albs to lead in worship. When it is pointed out that historically Reformed ministers have worn daily uniforms and robes in worship, it is replied that that was then and this is now. We ought to conform to our age. Bah, humbug.
1. We don’t follow the world; we lead it.
2. We don’t conform to culture; we change it.
3. We don’t take up our ideas from what gooey liberal and gooey evangelical churches do or don’t do; we get our instructions from the Bible.
4. Jesus had a special and very valuable tunic (John 19:23-24). Compare Exodus 28:40. Jesus’ special tunic and several pieces of outer garments correspond closely to the special garments of the priests. Apparently these most modern of bloggers have got better sense in how to dress than did their Lord. They might take their cue from the doctrine of union with Christ and what that might mean for them as officers in the army of the Lord of Hosts.
5. Back in the day when clergy wore uniforms and the Church was an army, we were well on the way to world conquest. Compare today.
Amen! Additionally the only worship service found in the New Testament (Rev. 5ff) where the attire is described has the elders of the Church leading the Church in white robes. Friar Chuck
Well, if the Redcoats hadn’t targeted the Presbyterian churches, parsonages and families, there’d be more of ’em around today to lead the black regiment (or white? regiment).