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Play Skillfully

How can the church improve her singing? Looking at congregational singing during worship service, this article explains the role of the pastor, organist, and congregation. It makes a call that they all have a role to play in improving church singing.

We are what we sing - searching for a balanced diet

This article reflects on how the textual and musical substances in congregational singing become the building blocks for a life of faith.

With Strings Attached: Leading Congregational Singing with the Guitar

Many congregations use the guitar to lead part of the congregational singing. This article reflects on the appropriate musical arrangements and harmonization with other instruments used.

Giving a Hymn a Lift: When Should the Organist Change Keys?

This article gives organists advice on changing keys when leading congregational singing.

Worship the Lord in Psalms

The Reformation restored congregational singing. This article shows that this should be done through the songs God has provided. It looks at the place of Psalm singing in worship and in daily life.

What Shall We Sing?

This article discusses congregational singing. It notes New Testament passages like Ephesians 5:18 and Colossians 3:16, and the Old Testament Psalms. Along the way, commentary is offered on modern songbooks and hymnody.

The Sung Prayers

This article looks at the place of music and singing in the church through the eyes of John Calvin. The author discusses congregational singing, the singing of Psalms, and the Ten Commandments.

The Music of the Genevan Psalter

One of the legacies of the Reformation was the restoration of congregational singing in worship. This article shows the criteria which was used for music in the Genevan Psalter; namely, that it had to be suitable for worship, should not requiring special training, and music and lyrics should match well.