Why do we stand up when we sing hymns?
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I have no idea if this is the true origin of standing when we sing, but I have two guesses: 1. Standing is the proper position for singing from a purely musical/physiological standpoint. It allows for the best breath support.
2. Perhaps this is a tradition that started because the preacher didn’t want to the congregation to get leg cramps from sitting too long.