Christian hymnal : a collection of hymns and sacred songs suitable for use in public worship, worship in the home, evangelistic meetings, and general occasions

1959·44.6 MB·English

by  Church of God in Christ, Mennonite

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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.