Árdís - 01.01.1963, Side 23

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Music In The Church
MATTIE HALLDORSON
Délivered at the thirty-eighth Annual Convention of the
Lutheran Women’s League at Riverton, Man.,
Saturday, Sept. 15, 1962.
In one of the dictionaries the meaning of the word “worship”
is reverence and appreciation. In the service of the Christian
church the musical portion is a part of that reverence and ador-
ation.
Since music has become such an integral part of the Christian
service, let us sing hymns and anthems, great in their religious
text and great in their musical setting. As a general rule, anthems
which have been based on a Bible text, are the most effective,
as the sacred word has power above all others.
The singing of hymns is an important part of the service. It
leaves much to be desired, however. To ensure good hymn singing
the Sunday School could play a vital part. Hymns could be taught
as part of the lesson, explained thoroughly by the teacher. The