Schilling, S. Paul (Sylvester Paul) Additional Author mixed material bibliography Westminster Westminster Press c1983 monographic 1st ed. en English

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262 p. ; 23 cm. In this rediscovery of the meaning behind the songs of worship. 5. Paul Schilling takes a new look at Christian hymas and at thewards regularly sung, but seldom really appreciated The author is concerned that many worshipers pay little attention to what they affirm when they sing, and may even sing vigor ously what they don't believe at all! To bring about better under-standing, he identifies, interprets, and evaluates the theological convictions voiced in representative hymns. Exploring dominant themes found in songs currently used, he deals systematically with major beliefs about God, humanity, Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit, and the church. Schilling utilizes some sixty Protestant. Roman Catholic, ecu-menical, and independent hymnbooks to encompass the treasures of historic hymnody and numerous new hymns of strength and beauty. He also considers gospel hymns, folk hymnedy, and inclusive language. Pastors, church musicians, and all who enjoy singing hymns in all denominations will tind their lives enriched by THE FAITH WE SING. Public worship Hymns, English 264.20664244343 Transformatio Library Bandung Theological Seminary 264.2 Sch f E98027655 Non Fiction 264.2 Sch f E09006372 Non Fiction 264.2 Sch f-2 The_Faith_We_Sing.jpeg 18487 1982-11-15 00:00:00 2026-03-27 17:32:55 machine generated