What Shall We Sing?
This article discusses congregational singing. It notes New Testament passages like Ephesians 5:18 and Colossians 3:16, and the Old Testament Psalms. Along the way, commentary is offered on modern songbooks and hymnody.
This article discusses congregational singing. It notes New Testament passages like Ephesians 5:18 and Colossians 3:16, and the Old Testament Psalms. Along the way, commentary is offered on modern songbooks and hymnody.
This article introduces a number of hymns that can be used in public worship during Epiphany and Lent.
Do praise choruses contribute to the expression of our worship of God? This article outlines the strengths and weaknesses of such choruses.
This article is a review of three new hymnals: the United Methodist Hymnal, Presbyterian Hymnal, and Trinity Hymnal.
What constitutes a good hymn text? This article suggests that good hymns have six general characteristics.
Through a number of questions and answers, this article considers a wise way of selecting and introducing a new hymnal to a congregation.
This article shows how Christmas carols can be used to share the gospel. It mentions several of the great carols and the deep truths they convey.
This article gives reasons why the Psalm singing should not be exclusive in church music, but how other songs can be included in the worship service.
This article introduces two hymns and a psalm for use in the public worship of the church: "Holy, Holy, Holy," "There Is a Balm in Gilead," Psalm 65.
The singing of canticles has been a part of Christian worship for centuries. This article reflects on the "Canticles of Christmas" as a refreshing departure from as well as an excellent alternative to today's trendy musicals. The songs of Mary, Zechariah, the angels, and Simeon are reflected upon as rich songs of worship.
This article introduces a number of resources that could be used in singing in public worship.
A number of hymns for use in public worship are introduced in this article: "On Jordan's Bank the Baptist's Cry," "The Song of Simeon," "Rejoice in the Lord Always."
This article introduces a number of hymns to be used in worship services: “Tell Your Children,” “How Firm a Foundation,” and “Sing to the Lord of Harvest.”
This article offers a selected bibliography of organ music to be used at funerals.
This article introduces two hymns and a Psalm for use in worship services: "God of the Prophets," "When Morning Gilds the Sky," and Psalm 113.
This article introduces the history of the lyrics of the hymn "God of the Prophets."
This article introduces Psalm 18 and a couple of hymns for singing in public worship: "Jesus Lives and So Do We," "All Creatures of Our God and King."
This article introduces the hymn "O Come, O Come, Immanuel," for use in public worship.
This article introduces three songs in the praise and worship style: "Father, We Love You," "Change My Heart, O God," and "Give Thanks."
This article gives a short review of the hymnal Songs of Rejoicing that provides hymns to be used in worship services.
This article introduces a number of hymns to be used in public worship: "Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus," "Arise, Shine, For Your Light Is Come," and "I Come with Joy to Meet My Lord."
This article introduces a number of hymns for use in public worship: “Earth and All Stars,” “Built on the Rock,” “My Shepherd Will Supply My Need.”
This article suggests hymns to be sung at a wedding ceremony.
This article introduces a number of hymns and a psalm for use in public worship: "O Holy Spirit, By Whose Breath," Psalm 81, and "Seek Ye First."
This article introduces a number of hymns for use in worship services: "See, Christ Was Wounded," "Alleluia! Alleluia! Give Thanks," and "Here from All Nations."
Readers are introduced to the hymns "May the Mind of Christ," "Now Thank We All Our God, and Psalm 114 as songs that could directly involve children in worship.
This article introduces the hymns "O Sons and Daughters," "Holy Spirit, Truth Divine," and Psalm 134 as liturgical music.
This article introduces a number of hymns and a psalm for use in corporate worship.
This article introduces a number of hymns to be used at Easter and the celebration the ascension of Christ.
For centuries Christians have been singing both the psalms and other portions of Scripture (canticles). This article offers a reflection on Scripture songs as part of Christian worship.
This article demonstrates how new hymns can be introduced in a congregation through bulletin notes.
The author reviews in this article Brian Wren's How Shall I Sing to God? The book is a thought-provoking introduction to contemporary hymnody,
This is a study in comparative hymnology. It wants to trace the roots of the imagery of the hymn "Rock of Ages."
This article considers the musical background of German hymns in current English hymnals. It gives some general notes on the Victorian-era.
Is the singing of hymns a deviation from God’s word? This article discusses the viewpoint of the Secession churches (of the Netherlands in the 1900's) on the singing of Psalms and hymns in the worship service.