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What We Sing Is Not What He Wrote: Evolution of "God of the Prophets"

This article introduces the history of the lyrics of the hymn "God of the Prophets."

Hymn – O Come, O Come, Immanuel

This article introduces the hymn "O Come, O Come, Immanuel," for use in public worship.

In Hac Fossa Me Reconde

This is a study in comparative hymnology. It wants to trace the roots of the imagery of the hymn "Rock of Ages."

Looking at the use of first person singular in the Psalms, this article shares some understanding as to how it may be understood and why it is not individualistic. Thus, the Psalms can be sung by the church. Applying this to the selection of hymns for church singing, the author shares some features that must characterize a church hymn.

So Which Hymns Should We Sing?

What makes a good hymn? Hymns must express biblical truth, be suitable for congregational singing, and be simple rather than complex.

"Faithful Songs"

This article is about the text of the song or hymn and its faithfulness to Scripture.

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