The Beauty of Singing the Canticles and Hymns of Our Faith
Hymn Singing and Getting Going One of the weeks we just experienced in the 28 liturgy in the 21st Sunday after Trinity was a lesson from Ephesians 6 . It is a familiar one, but we struggle with its application. We should not be without our spiritual armour as we go through our day. I find that what gets me going and is helpful is not only our own liturgy,but the wonderful hymnal that we have to use---1940 Episcopal hymnal. What gets you going in the right direction in your day? Of course the liturgy of Morning and Evening Prayer is a tremendous help to us . I seem to need a kick often to get on the right path. Yes, even ordained clergy struggle! When I was in the US Army of course we had the Physical Training at 6:30 am . That was a big boost. We ran usually and did some silly sit ups and push ups. In the same manner we need to be boosted in the spiritual realm of our souls.sp Hymns are so helpful , a...