two roads diverged: an analysis & comparison of two-recent hymns for baptist worship
DESCRIPTION
The Baptist Hymnal (2008) and Celebrating Grace (2010) are two recent hymnals for Baptist worship that reflect differing traditions within broader Baptist life. This session will analyze both hymnals and demonstrate how their song selection, theological emphases, and overall structure display a common historical heritage yet significant differences in approach. Special attention will be made to song selection in light of previous Baptist hymnals and the impact of contemporary worship music on both hymnals. The goal is to demonstrate how these hymnals reflect theological and practical concerns of specific traditions within the Baptist community.TRANSCRIPT
Two Roads Diverged An Analysis & Comparison of Two Recent Baptist Hymnals
Hymn Society Annual Conference July 14, 2014 David M. Toledo, Ph.D.
Southern Baptist Convention
Southern BaptistsHow and What Do We Sing?
Mike Harland John Simons
Design & Format 1
Organization 2
Scripture Readings & Worship Aids 3
Indices 4
Supplemental Material 5
Content 6
Design & Format 1
Organization 2
Scripture Readings & Worship Aids 3
Indices 4
Supplemental Material 5
Content 6
CG OrganizationGod the Trinity: Mystery of Three-in-One
God the Father: The Source of All Being
God the Son: The Incarnate One
God the Spirit: Transforming Presence
God’s People: The Church as Community
God’s People: the Church at Worship
God’s People: The Church on Mission
Revelation
Response
BAP OrganizationGod the Father
Jesus the Son
The Holy Spirit
The Trinity
The Word of God
The Church
We Respond to God’s Love
Special Categories/Service Music
Systematic Theology Format
Design & Format 1
Organization 2
Scripture Readings & Worship Aids 3
Indices 4
Supplemental Material 5
Content 6
BAP Scripture Reading
CG Scripture Reading
Design & Format 1
Organization 2
Scripture Readings & Worship Aids 3
Indices 4
Supplemental Material 5
Content 6
BAPOutline of the Christian Year Worship & the Christian Year Index of Copyrights Index of Authors, Composers, & Sources Index of Scriptural Readings Topical Index of Readings Metrical Index of Tunes by Poetic Meter Alphabetical Index of Tunes Index of Scriptural Bases of Hymns Topical Index of Hymns Index of First Lines and Titles
CGPlan of Salvation Scripture Readings in Biblical Order Topical Index of Scripture Readings Scriptures Beneath Hymn Titles Authors, Composers, & Other Sources Alphabetical Index of Tunes Metrical Index of Tunes Index of Creative Resources Topical Index of Hymns Titles and First Lines Index
Design & Format 1
Organization 2
Scripture Readings & Worship Aids 3
Indices 4
Supplemental Material 5
Content 6
Design & Format 1
Organization 2
Scripture Readings & Worship Aids 3
Indices 4
Supplemental Material 5
Content 6
Traditional Hymns
0%
17%
33%
50%
1991 2008 CG
27%
20%
27%
Gospel Songs
0%
17%
33%
50%
1991 2008 CG
15%
29%31%
Choruses
0%
17%
33%
50%
1991 2008 CG
6%
24%
10%
Worship Songs
0%
17%
33%
50%
1991 2008 CG
3%
13%
1%
Advent/Christmas
0%
17%
33%
50%
1991 2008 CG
9%6%7%
Global/Spiritual
0%
17%
33%
50%
1991 2008 CG
5%1%2%
Other
0%
17%
33%
50%
1991 2008 CG
1%1%4%
Traditional Hymnody - CG“All Things Bright and Beautiful” (SPOHR-ROYAL OAK) “Christ is Made the Sure Foundation” (UNSER HERRSCHER-EDEN CHURCH) “God Has Spoken By His Prophets” (BEECHER-HYMN TO JOY) “Jesus Calls Us O’er the Tumult” (GALILEE-RESTORATION)
“Lo, He Comes with Clouds Descending” (REGENT SQUARE-WESNATE) “God Moves in a Mysterious Way” (ST. ANNE-RIDGECREST) “O Love That Will Not Let Me Go” (ST. MARGARET-DONNA) “Ye Servants of God” (LYONS-CHU LEUNG)
Traditional Hymnody - BAPLittle textual and tune variation !
Last-stanza settings and modulations !
Contemporary Arrangements of Traditional Hymns “Come, Ye Sinners, Poor and Needy”
Gospel Songs - CGClear move away from revivalistic gospel songs !
“Are You Washed in the Blood” “Count Your Blessings” “Faith is the Victory” “I’d Rather Have Jesus” “Room at the Cross” “Set My Soul Afire” “We Have Heard the Joyful Sound”
Praise Chorus - BAP & CGBAP - 161 instances (24% of total contents) !
CG - 38 instances (6%) “Creation Sings” “Go with Us, Lord” “Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying” “Take the Bread, Children, Take the Bread” “We Give You Praise Unending” “What Does the Lord Require of You”
Worship Song - BAPMulti-Stanza Worship Songs Often with Choruses“Snapshot” of Contemporary Worship Songs in 2008
Chris Tomlin (7)Matt Redman (4)Paul Baloche (6)Reuben Morgan (4)Darlene Zschech (3)
Modern Hymnody - BAP
Some new hymns: “Pentecost Hymn” “God of Every Generation”
Notable Absences: Fred Kaan Brian Wren Timothy Dudley-Smith Fred Pratt Green (1)
Modern Hymnody - CGNew Tunes by Baptists •Paul Richardson - “As He Gathered at His Table” •Mark Edwards - “Easter People, Raise Your Voices” !
Hymn Texts by Baptists •Terry York - “God, Our Father, You Have Led Us” •Terry York - “Living Stones” •Milburn Price - “Send Forth Your Word, O God”
Modern Hymnody - Getty/Townend“How Deep the Father’s Love for Us” - Both “In Christ Alone (My Hope is Found)” - Both “The Power of the Cross” - Both “Speak, O Lord” - Both “Jesus is Lord” - CG “Joy has Dawned” - BAP “O Church, Arise” - BAP “The Communion Hymn (Behold the Lamb)” - BAP “The Risen Christ” - BAP
Advent Christmas Baptism Lord’s Supper
Global Hymnody/SpiritualsBAP - only included 6 of the most well-known spirituals
CG - 1st time songs from Taizé and Iona appear in Baptist hymnals
Brazilian heritage - “At the Break of Day”
ObservationsCommon Core
Hymns Out of the Repertoire
New Songs for Baptist Worship
Corporate vs. Individualistic Focus
Revivalistic Hymns
Theological Concerns: Church Year, Evangelism, Social Issues
