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“Ebenezer” – biblical literacy and singing hymns
Written on 26 Aug, 2009 at 9:49 in Articles on Hymnody, Featured | viewed 267 times and users have made 4 comments so far
Before pastors discredit lines of hymns because they are “archaic” or “don’t make any sense today,” perhaps they should make sure that what they are complaining about isn’t a direct biblical allusion. I’ve recently heard several pastors — with theology degrees,... (Continue reading)
A potential danger in writing hymns in an age of mass media
Written on 4 Sep, 2009 at 8:00 in Articles on Hymnody, Featured | viewed 379 times and users have made 8 comments so far
There seem to be a lot of hymns being written today, and a lot of them are really pretty good. One of the reasons for that seems to be that pastors are beginning again to write hymn texts instead of... (Continue reading)
Accessible vs. Immediate
Written on 3 Sep, 2009 at 11:00 in Articles on Hymnody, Featured | viewed 171 times and users have made 0 comments so far
I’ve heard a lot of teaching recently on what makes a good sacred congregational song, and among qualities listed, “accessibility” is inevitably among them. I wholeheartedly agree with this point: for a hymn to be congregational, it has to be, well,... (Continue reading)
Behind the Scenes of GUNNAR (“My Song is Love Unknown”)
Written on 11 Apr, 2009 at 14:45 in Articles on Hymnody, Featured, God Himself Is With Us | viewed 197 times and users have made 5 comments so far
by Chuck King, Pastor of Music and Worship, College Church in Wheaton, IL reprinted from “Knowing the Score,” Vol 17, No 26, April 8, 2009. Printed by permission. It is generally the words of a new hymn that will grab my attention.... (Continue reading)
Commissioning Hymns
Written on 21 Feb, 2008 at 21:46 in Articles on Hymnody | viewed 599 times and users have made 1 comment so far
Many of us bemoan the fact that there really aren’t very many new, fresh, yet profoundly conservative hymns with rich, doctrinal texts and stable, lasting tunes being written today. There are some. The best I know of are being written... (Continue reading)
Emotion in Hymnody
Written on 18 Mar, 2009 at 12:14 in Articles on Hymnody, Articles on Music | viewed 131 times and users have made 0 comments so far
by Kevin Bauder Click here to download. ... (Continue reading)
How to introduce hymnody into your church children’s programs
Written on 20 Jul, 2009 at 8:00 in Articles on Hymnody, Featured | viewed 259 times and users have made 4 comments so far
I recently received the following question via e-mail: I am the youth pastor at _______ Baptist Church in _______. I really enjoyed your article “Train Your Child’s Heart Before His Head.” My wife and I have begun to teach hymns to... (Continue reading)
Hymns in Doctrinal Categories
Written on 18 Mar, 2009 at 12:30 in Articles on Hymnody | viewed 80 times and users have made 0 comments so far
1. God’s Word — the Bible Thy Word Is Like a Garden Break Thou the Bread of Life How Firm a Foundation Holy Bible, Book Divine O Word of God Incarnate By Grace I Am An Heir of Heav’n God, in the Gospel of His Son 2.... (Continue reading)
More on teaching children hymns
Written on 27 Jul, 2009 at 8:00 in Articles on Hymnody, Featured | viewed 342 times and users have made 4 comments so far
I’ve just finished a week of vacation with family, so I’m getting caught up on e-mails, comments, etc. There were some good questions and comments on my post on teaching children hymns, so I thought I’d follow up here a... (Continue reading)
New Hymn By Paul Jones – “What Manner of Love”
Written on 20 Dec, 2008 at 12:17 in Articles on Hymnody | viewed 330 times and users have made 0 comments so far
Chris Anderson has posted a new hymn by Paul Jones at ChurchWorksMedia.com: “What Manner of Love.” Be sure to check out two other new hymns by Paul Jones that we recorded on “God Himself Is With Us: The Gospel Proclaimed Through... (Continue reading)
