This cross-reference tool is designed to help church worship planners and leaders coordinate music with scripture and sermons. Helpful phrases describe each hymn's content. Scripture references associated with a song or suggested in stanzas can be easily located. Or, conversely, it is easy to identify hymns that relate to specific scripture passages.
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The Vedic texts of India provide some of the highest levels of spiritual knowledge known to man. But it is not just one book, it is a complete library that offers explanations of many aspects of spiritual development, and of the Absolute Truth, or God. These also describe the processes by which a person can directly perceive and attain the Supreme and enter the spiritual realm. This book shows how these many texts fit together, their divisions, the supplements, what information they contain, and their philosophical conclusions. The contents of this book include: Understanding the Spiritual Truths in Vedic Literature; If You are New to the Study of Vedic Culture; The Four Primary Vedas; The Brahmanas and Aranyakas; The Upanishads; The Upa-Vedas and Vedangas; The Sutras and Supplements; The Smritis; The Vedanta and Vedanta-Sutras; The Itihasas; A Review of the Puranas; The Srimad-Bhagavatam; The Preeminent Nature of the Srimad-Bhagavatam; Different Paths in the Vedic literature; The Ultimate Path to the Absolute.
Providing literary analysis and historical background, Leland Ryken invites us to experience great hymns as powerful works of devotional poetrysavoring elements that we easily miss when singing them.
This calming picture book offers self-empowerment, hope, and dignity to people with dementia, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, or those rehabilitating after a stroke. Share the relaxing pleasures with a loved one of flipping through favorite inspirational Scripture verses from the Book of Psalms alongside high quality, colorful images of nature. Rekindle the love of books for elderly readers with dementia. Seeing these beautiful photos can spark conversation or reminiscence, reinforcing a sense of self and identity. Connect to a Loved One Set a positive mood for interaction with full-color, high quality photos Quiet and calm activity, especially for afternoon and evening hours Reassuring Therapeutic images reduce anxiety No mention of dementia, memory loss, or anything that could cause stress or embarrassment Large Print Text Each verse is written in very large print, one verse per page Memory Stimulation Images are a powerful opportunity for association and reminiscence Comfortable to hold Lightweight Soft cover 6x9 inches 41 pages Helpful Tips for Caregivers Sit beside your loved-one in a quiet area with no distractions Avoid shadows or reflections on the pages Provide a pillow on your loved-one's lap to support their hands and the book Allow your loved one to turn the pages when possible. This allows them to control the pace for engagement and reminiscence. Use in a group or care setting can bring individuals with dementia together and can be used as an entertaining activity that helps combat boredom or depression. More Dementia Activities for Seniors that make wonderful gifts Coloring Book of Psalms - New! Picture Book of Hymns Picture Book of Gospels Picture Book of Proverbs Picture Book of Puppies Picture Book of Birds Picture Book of Sunsets Picture Book of Oceans Picture Book of Flowers Picture Book of Landscapes Picture Book of Lakes
The Complete Book of Hymns brings to life the stories behind more than 600 hymns and worship songs. With background on the composer, the inspiration behind the lyrics, scriptural references for devotional consideration, and a sampling of the song lyrics, this book brings forth the message of these great songs of the faith like never before!
A well-known and respected authority on hymnody for more than forty years, Sing with Understanding is now available in its updated third edition. This edition builds on its predecessors' scholarship, and enhances it with recent developments. New to this edition is a focus on the theology of hymn texts and their music as they form Christians in prayer. More than one-hundred fifty congregational songs from the treasures of Western hymnody, recent Contemporary Christian repertoire, and the global church are analyzed in depth. Also new is a companion website featuring bibliographic resources for additional research, articles referenced in the print version, as well as a glossary of musical/theological terms and indexes.
