Christian hymnal : a collection of hymns and sacred songs suitable for use in public worship, worship in the home, evangelistic meetings, and general occasions PDF
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Digitized by the Internet Archive in 2012 with funding from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill http://www.archive.org/details/christianhymnalcOOchur HYMNAL CHRISTIAN HYMNAL CHRISTIAN A Collection of Hymns and Sacred Songs Suitable for Use in Public Worship, Worship in the Home, Evangelistic Meetings, and General Occasions Revised Edition Printed in Shaped Notes Only This book has been compiled with great care and is designed to fill the ?ieeds of the church having as its doctrine, "The faith once delivered unto the saints." . . . Published by Church of God in Christ, Mennonite Gospel Publishers Moundridge, Kansas 67107 Copyright 1959by ChurchofGodinChrist, Mennonite, Inc Hesston, Kansas FirstPrinting. 1959——15,000 SecondPrinting, 1965 5,000 ThirdPrinting, 1966— 10,000 FourthPrinting, 1969— 10,000 FifthPrinting, 1970— 10,000 SixthPrinting, 1972— 10,000 SeventhPrinting, 1974— 10,000 Uthoqraphed inU.S.A. PREFACE 3ong service is one of the most beautiful ways in which children of God join with heart and voice in expressing their love, praise, and adora- tion to God their Maker. Through song, the soul's deep need, its struggles, joys, and contentment are expressed. Spiritual songs and hymns reveal to us the Deity of God and His plan of salvation given to a lost world. In song we implore God for His convicting Spirit to arouse sinners to repent- ance and to give inspiration to a more noble walk of life. Song also is prayer to God for deliverance, guidance, and keeping. In April 1956, the General Conference of the Church of God in Christ, Mennonite, adopted a resolution to revise The Christian Hymnal. The following brethren were chosen as the committee: Alvin Becker, J. Reuben Buller, Adin F. Holdeman, Henry E. Friesen, P. G. Hiebert, P. F. Barkman, Jesse Dirks, J. D. Toews, }. G. Loewen, and Howard Schneider. They immediately organized and prepared for accepting appropriate songs to be used in this extensive hymnal. They realized this was a worthy cause and that a heavy responsibility was entrusted to them. They implored the Lord for guidance and discretion in the acceptance of hymns sound in doctrine and having lasting value. It has been their endeavor to make a wide range of selections suitable for all occasions of religious worship in the church, Sunday school, home, evangelistic meetings, etc. Special emphasis was placed on old favorites which have stood the test of useful- ness. However, valuable later compositions were also accepted. The committee gratefully acknowledges the kind co-operation of all who sent in selections and gave of their time and valuable counsel;and to authors, composers, and publishers of copyrighted materials who kind- ly granted permission to use such materials. Every effort has been made to determine ownership. The publishers desire to express their regret if any infringement has been made. Upon notification they will be glad to make proper acknowledgment. This volume is sent forth with a sincere prayer that God may bless it to His name's honor. The Publishers.
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