New hymnal(s)
I love The United Methodist Hymnal. I've been using a 1939 hymnal I found at a Salvation Army thrift store several years ago. Yesterday, I received a copy of the new (©1989, Thirtieth Printing 2008) hymnal I recently ordered from Cokesbury. Hurrah! I also picked up a copy of The Faith We Sing.
I find it at least a little amusing that the version of The Faith We Sing I purchased is the "Singer's Edition." Amusing because I don't sing, at least not very loudly! I wish I had a good singing voice, but I don't. My range is terrible, and I can't carry a tune in a bucket. I so love these hymns, but when I'm in church, being mindful of my poor voice and in consideration of the congregants seated near me, I will sing, but very very softly. Still, as one who appreciates music so much, I wanted the Singer's Edition so I could see the different parts, or voices, of the hymns even if can't pull-off the singing myself.
Oh!, and I opted for the purple cover color on The United Methodist Hymnal. Nice!
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I find it at least a little amusing that the version of The Faith We Sing I purchased is the "Singer's Edition." Amusing because I don't sing, at least not very loudly! I wish I had a good singing voice, but I don't. My range is terrible, and I can't carry a tune in a bucket. I so love these hymns, but when I'm in church, being mindful of my poor voice and in consideration of the congregants seated near me, I will sing, but very very softly. Still, as one who appreciates music so much, I wanted the Singer's Edition so I could see the different parts, or voices, of the hymns even if can't pull-off the singing myself.
Oh!, and I opted for the purple cover color on The United Methodist Hymnal. Nice!
: )