An indispensable guide for worship leaders, pastors, or anyone interested in the history of the 641 songs in the 1987
Psalter Hymnal. Includes
- information on the circumstances under which the songs were written.
- biographical data on more than 800 authors, translators, composers, and arrangers.
- tips for effective singing.
- liturgical suggestions for when and how to use each song in worship.
- entries on all the creeds, confessions, and liturgical forms.
- articles on psalm and hymn singing from Bible times to today.
- many indexes, indicating songs keyed to the Heidelberg Catechism, songs for use with the Revised Common Lectionary, songs with guitar chords, and more.