Instruments have divided Christendom since their introduction into worship. They were considered a Catholic innovation, not widely practiced until the 18th century, and were opposed vigorously in worship by a number of Protestant Reformers, including Martin Luther (1483–1546), Ulrich Zwingli, John Calvin (1509–1564) and John Wesley (1703–1791). Alexander Campbell referred to the use of an instrument in worship as "a cow bell in a concert". In Sir Walter Scott's The Heart of Midlothian, the heroine, Jeanie Deans, a Scottish Presbyterian, writes to her father about the church situation she has found in England (bold added): COUNT 4
QSN1 Why were instruments more unwelcome to Christians? ANS1 They were considered a Catholic innovation QSN2 What was the name of the book in which Jeanie Deans is the protagonist? ANS2 The Heart of Midlothian QSN3 Who is quoted for saying instruments in religious services are like "A cow bell in a concert"  ANS3 Alexander Campbell QSN4 Who authored The Heart of the Midlothian? ANS4 Sir Walter Scott