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"
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