So, where is it written that a church congregation MUST sing every song in the hymnal at least once a year or whichever?? Just wondered if anyone knew the answer. I can not think of a single reason why it should be a requirement for exaltation. Now, honestly, can you??
On many Sundays, almost most Sundays of late, I feel like I am giving a concert or that I am accompanying the chorister in singing a solo that neither of us chose or prepared as a solo.
As you may have guessed, songs that are being chosen as congregational hymns are not familiar or known by the congregation. Poor folks, especially those who do not read music, trying to sing along and be cooperative. Sort of like trying to ride a bike with one tire flat!
Oh well, when I get to be king of the world things really will be different!!
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OH, this made me laugh out loud. I know exactly what you mean! To add to the fun in our ward, we only have one person who can play the organ and when she's gone (quite frequently) the organ plays itself...rather quickly and we all spend the entire time trying to figure out the song and keep up!
Hilda--it's driving me crazy!! Who is picking those songs?? I would love to have a Sunday where we get to sing a familiar song! This last Sunday I thought "Well, at least we're going to be in December so we can sing Christmas songs that we all know!!" Thank heavens for a little break from struggling through every obscure hymn in the hymnbook!
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