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A Quote of Unknown Origin? Trent Gilliss, online editor

“Beautiful music is the art of the prophets that can calm the agitations of the soul; it is one of the most magnificent and delightful presents God has given us.”

I’ve seen this quote attributed to Martin Luther and cited in all types of places: on installation walls, in sermons, on blogs, you name it. But what’s the source? Please help me out.
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A Quote of Unknown Origin?
Trent Gilliss, online editor

“Beautiful music is the art of the prophets that can calm the agitations of the soul; it is one of the most magnificent and delightful presents God has given us.”

I’ve seen this quote attributed to Martin Luther and cited in all types of places: on installation walls, in sermons, on blogs, you name it. But what’s the source? Please help me out.

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