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We all love singing hymns, the spiritual truths that they tell, combined
with mostly wonderful harmony, makes them very special. But how well do we
sing them? - I have to say, compared to our Evangelical brothers and
sisters, pretty half heartedly!
Playing for the
Methodists at Coventry Central Hall highlighted this to me, the organ flat
out could barely be heard over the voices. Why is this? The Church of
England has the most broad range of congregational music ranging from Monk
to Kendrick, some are better than others, but we sing almost in an
embarrassed state when there is no need to.
St Mary's is hosting a
Songs of Praise Service on July 16th where the parish's favourite hymns will
be featured. I hope you will support this event, and I hope you will bring
some enthusiasm and volume which can make the event a success, that can
follow on into future worship at St Mary's.
Karl
Dorman
Director of Music
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