Word and Phrase Choice in Christian Hymnody
Word/Phrase Choice There are several different ways that content can be shaped within a hymn. The first is simply with what words are chosen to… Read More »Word and Phrase Choice in Christian Hymnody
Articles on Hymnody
The Anatomy of a Hymn
For many people a hymn is nothing more than some truth made pretty. But such an understanding would be like viewing a person as a… Read More »The Anatomy of a Hymn
The Purpose and Power of Christian Hymnody
Last time we observed the fact that we sing because the Bible commands us to sing. But let’s get a little bit deeper than simply… Read More »The Purpose and Power of Christian Hymnody
The Biblical Mandate to Sing
When Christians discuss worship, they often focus on one primary element of worship above others—music. The church’s songs are without question the most controversial aspect… Read More »The Biblical Mandate to Sing
My Song is Love Unknown
My song is love unknown, My Savior’s love to me; Love to the loveless shown, That they might lovely be. O who am I, that… Read More »My Song is Love Unknown
A potential danger in writing hymns in an age of mass media
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… Read More »A potential danger in writing hymns in an age of mass media
Accessible vs. Immediate
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… Read More »Accessible vs. Immediate
"Ebenezer" – biblical literacy and singing hymns
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… Read More »"Ebenezer" – biblical literacy and singing hymns
More on teaching children hymns
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… Read More »More on teaching children hymns
How to introduce hymnody into your church children's programs
I recently received the following question via e-mail: I am the youth pastor at _______ Baptist Church in _______. I really enjoyed your article “Train… Read More »How to introduce hymnody into your church children's programs
Behind the Scenes of GUNNAR ("My Song is Love Unknown")
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.… Read More »Behind the Scenes of GUNNAR ("My Song is Love Unknown")
Stricken, Smitten, and Afflicted
Text: Thomas Kelly, 1769-1854 Tune: Geistliche Volkslider, Paderborn, 1850 Stricken, smitten, and afflicted, See Him dying on the tree! ‘Tis the Christ by man rejected;… Read More »Stricken, Smitten, and Afflicted
Hymns in Doctrinal Categories
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… Read More »Hymns in Doctrinal Categories
New Hymn By Paul Jones – "What Manner of Love"
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… Read More »New Hymn By Paul Jones – "What Manner of Love"
New Hymn from Dan Forrest – "Change Your Church, O God"
Dan Forrest just sent me a new hymn he recently finished. It’s a rich hymn about the Church. “Change Your Church, O God” Text: John… Read More »New Hymn from Dan Forrest – "Change Your Church, O God"
New Hymn: Praise Our Savior, Jesus Christ
Note: this hymn has been updated, so I am republishing this post. I am thrilled to recommend a new hymn collaboration between Pastor Chris Anderson… Read More »New Hymn: Praise Our Savior, Jesus Christ
Commissioning Hymns
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… Read More »Commissioning Hymns
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