Hymns for Kids (Beginner): Learn How to Read, and Enjoy, Christian Hymns

By Kurt Alan Snow and Kim Rene Snow

Hymns for Kids introduces hymnology to children.Written with eight to 12-year olds in mind (though it is appropriate for younger-and older-audiences), this booklet is divided in two parts: an overview of hymns; and, the "technical stuff" (each section includes review questions).Overview- The reason why we sing and what the Bible has to say about singing- The history of the hymns: from the time of Moses to the New Testament, through church history and to our own time- The purpose of hymns: to praise the Lord; and, to encourage, admonish and instruct one another in the faith- Types of worship songs: chants, psalms, hymns and modern praise songs- A review of famous hymns and hymnbooks- A review of some famous hymn writers like Isaac Watts, Charles Wesley and Fanny CrosbyThe "Technical Stuff"- How many people does it take to write a hymn?- Voices; four part harmonies- Lyrics and refrains- Tune names- Meters: common, long, short, etc.- How to use a hymnbookAlso included are:- Review questions for each section- Worksheets are on two hymns: "Joyful, Joyful" and "God Is Our Refuge."- Five beginner piano hymn arrangements: "All Things Bright and Beautiful" "Come, Thou Almighty King!" "Jesus! What a Friend for Sinners" "Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee" "What Can Wash Away My Sins"

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 147769322X
• ISBN13: 9781477693223
• Release Date: January 1876
• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Weight: 0.33 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.0" x 0.1" x 8.5"