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Praying Twice: The Music and Words of Congregational Song (Paperback)

by Brian Wren (Author) "Whoever sings [to God, in worship], prays twice..." (more)
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Paperback: 432 pages
Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press; 1st edition (January 1, 2000)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0664256708
ISBN-13: 978-0664256708
Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 1 inches
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Holy Spirit, United States, New England, Charles Wesley, God the Father, North American, African American, Presbyterian Hymnal, Shirley Murray, Brian Wren, John Wesley, Culture of Desire, Living One, New Testament, Paul Gerhardt, United Methodist Hymnal, Chalice Hymnal, Dan Damon, Fred Pratt Green, Linda Clark, New Zealand, Roman Catholic, Ruth Duck, Brother Robert, Holy Ghost

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Rejoice and Sing (Hymn Book) by United Reformed Church on 4 pages
Hymns and Spiritual Songs by Isaac Watts on page 13, page 4 (1), and page 4 (2)
Divine Songs (Juvenile Library) by Isaac Watts on page 6, and Back Matter
The English Hymn: A Critical and Historical Study by J. R. Watson in Front Matter, and Back Matter
The Faith We Sing by S. Paul Schilling on page 57, and Back Matter

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5.0 out of 5 stars Renewing Singing in the Church, October 22, 2003

By	Clifton F. Guthrie (Bangor, ME United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Wren is one of the most accomplished living hymn-writers in the English language. Who better then to remind us of the importance of strong singing for Christian worship? I have cherished this book myself since it appeared, but this year I have also made it required reading for the seminarians I teach in my Introduction to Worship course. It is an ideal source for anyone who wishes an engaging treatment of the history of singing in worship and a fair-minded discussions of the issues such as the use of contemporary music and inclusive language.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Useful in proposing a particular view, June 23, 2005

By	M. J. Smith (Seattle, WA USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER) (REAL NAME)

Brian Wren is an exponent of a particular approach to congregational hymns is firmly rooted in his Reformed background and related understanding of the function of religious services. This underlies his concern regarding inclusive language, multicultural usage, social justice issues etc. From this viewpoint he intelligently discusses the role of hymns in worship, appropriate language including revision of old hymns, selection and performance of hymns ... While my understanding of worship, historical continuity etc. differs from Wren's, this volume is an interesting and articulate expression of a particular point of view - a view important for the understanding of contemporary mainline Protestant hymnody.

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I have wanted to add this to my library for some time, It was wonderful
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