Project Gutenberg 2020-02-13 Public domain in the USA. 421 Lorenz, Edmund S. (Edmund Simon) 1854 1942 Lorenz, E. S. (Edmund Simon) Lorenz, Edmund Simon 38039297 The Singing Church: The Hymns It Wrote and Sang Produced by Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "The Singing Church: The Hymns It Wrote and Sang" by Edmund S. Lorenz is a scholarly discussion on Christian hymns, likely written in the early 20th century. The book focuses on the definition, purpose, and practical use of hymns in church worship, providing insights into the historical and emotional significance of hymns in Christian life. Lorenz aims to bridge the gap between literary analysis and practical application, highlighting the importance of hymns not only for worship but also for community and individual spiritual experiences. At the start of the work, the author expresses his intent to contribute to the existing literature on hymns by emphasizing their practical value rather than solely scholarly analysis. He acknowledges the historical contributions of notable hymnologists and outlines his approach to defining hymns in terms of worship and emotional expression. Lorenz stresses the foundational role of hymns in both personal spirituality and communal worship, suggesting that a thorough understanding of their purpose and effective use can significantly enhance church services. His preface establishes a framework for the subsequent exploration of hymnology, integrating emotional and spiritual dimensions with practical considerations for their use in worship. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 56.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Hymns -- History and criticism BV Text Category: Music Category: Religion/Spirituality 726742 2025-07-24T10:24:56.873532 text/html 685352 2024-10-17T16:24:04 text/html 422079 2025-07-24T10:25:11.383444 application/epub+zip 436724 2025-07-24T10:25:00.659501 application/epub+zip 315562 2025-07-24T10:24:58.730504 application/epub+zip 683743 2025-07-24T10:25:18.593448 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 591109 2025-07-24T10:25:09.601436 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 494147 2022-09-27T18:07:51.327661 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 592654 2025-07-24T10:24:54.882508 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 572814 2024-10-17T16:24:04 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16361 2025-07-24T10:25:18.765377 application/rdf+xml 20760 2025-07-24T10:24:58.905520 image/jpeg 3474 2025-07-24T10:24:58.817496 image/jpeg 384834 2025-07-24T10:24:56.938502 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog sv.wikipedia