Question #139
What is wrong with Songs of Faith and Praise?
I just wanted to let you know that I appreciate your public warning of Songs of Faith and Praise. Many in the church do not realize that this book was really written for a denomination – there is even an instrumental accompaniment book that can be purchased! Unfortunately for us, a former member bought these books for our congregation, clearly without checking them out. I cannot tell you the number of times my husband and I have groused about this book, when he would be looking for a song about God’s word, the church, or obedience just to find that this “old standard” is not there. Then there are the “old standards” for which Mr. Howard has added back in the denominational ideas that had previously be edited out by sound brethren. We have been waiting for Sacred Songs of the Church for a long time. It out now. We have our order in and hope to have the books changed out in the pews by this Sunday! Personally, I’d like to have an old- fashioned book burning for Songs of Faith and Praise…
The Answer:
Amen! I’ll supply the match!
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