Norman Johnson (1)

This music is set in comfortable keys, ranges from old historic folk melodies of many lands through spirituals and contemporary gospel songs to "composed folk." The tunes are simple and singable--in fact, songs which are essentially soloistic or choral in style have been avoided, however popular thy may be.

572 Hymns : Indexes: Copyright; Authors, composers, sources, translators and arrangers; metrical; tune; scriptural; topical; tune and first line. The forward states that in compiling this hymnal ‘we were totally of one mind in lelieving there aer rushed to be found and enjoyed at all levels of hymnody”. “ Thus side by side may be found an historic hymn of worship and a heart stirring southern gospel song—or a contemporary praise-chorus of a form that suggests spontaneity.”

This volume is designed to foster the warmth, fervor, and all the other positive aspects associated with the spirit of praise.

A compact & comprehensive volume designed for use i ncampus gatherings,youth groups, sing-alongs, rallies, camps, church schools and in the worshkp service with regular humnal.