Chalice Hymnal: Blue with Cross: Pew Edition

For over 20 years as a beloved collection, this beautiful blend of 620 traditional and new favorite hymns and worship readings adds richness to traditional services, home-church gatherings, Taize meditations, community events, and many other settings. In 1987, the General Assembly of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) approved a resolution that called for the development of a new hymnal for worshippers. This is the result of that endeavor. From the Preface: "Like a mosaic, in which pieces of all shapes, shades, and sizes come together to form a beautiful whole, this hymnal brings together old favorite hymns and new discoveries that reflect the rich diversity of Christians. It is a user-friendly hymnal, with singable tunes and comfortabale keys. A variety of ethnic traditions is included, especially African-American, Hispanic, and Asian. Twenty-one hymns are in Spanish as well as English, offering opportunities for bilingual singing in multicultural worship." In addition to the music, there are many other features, such as: 1) An extensive Psalter, 2) Basic Worship Resources, and 3) A Three-Year Cycle for Daily Worship. There are also a number of helpful indexes, which include: 1) Index of Copyright Owners, 2) Index of Authors, Composers, and Sources, 3) Topical Index of Hymns, 4) Index of Worship Materials by Category, 5) Index of Scripture References, 6) Metrical Index, 7) Index of Tune Names, and 8) Index of First Lines and Titles. This hymnal is an excellent choice for congregational singing!