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Reviewed by Joyce (Huntsville, AL), July 15, 2010
Just what we needed. Has old & new which we love. We have a small church with a new beginning and these will work great for us. Hope to need to order more in the near future.
I am a hymnal collector, and I have over 20 different hymnals in my collection. Though I like them, I have a problem with each one of them for various reasons. This hymnal is stunning. I simply cannot believe the care that has been taken in its compilation. The incorporation of Gospel songs and liturgical hymns makes it available to various traditions. The Christmas section is unbeatable. Also, one of the many complaints I receive from pastors concerning their church hymnals is that the key settings are just too high for their congregation to sing comfortably. This is not so with The Christian Life Hymnal. The hymn settings are perfect for the support of congregational song. I likewise find the explanation of the older lyrics at the bottom of the pages a nice feature. If you are contemplating the purchase of the Christian Life Hymnal for your home or church use, please consider it no more. I know as a person who is both a minister and a musician that this will be an invaluable and irreplaceable resource.
Reviewed by Gary (Lakeport, CA), July 14, 2010
This is a great hymnal! Most of the great old hymns are there with the added benefit of being transposed to a lower key. As the pastor of a small church, I teach adult Sunday school, lead in worship through singing and then preach immediately after singing. I greatly appreciate the songs being in a lower key. My voice hasn't been strained since we started using this hymnal. It has also benefitted the ladies who are no longer straining to "hit the high notes." We purchased the binder for the pianist and the organist and the singers each have a hard copy of their own. Definitely worth buying.
Reviewed by Rebecca (Natchez, MS), June 11, 2010
Reviewed by Ed (Rochester, NY), May 15, 2010
I found this songbook perfect for the church congregation who likes to sing songs that are in a lower key than the more common original keys most songs are usually found. I also am church organist playing with a church pianist who only plays only in flats, and this book is really great for that. I am so thankful I found this book and will use it very, very often. Thank you christianbook.com
I wanted something to ease me back into playing the keyboard after long years of just dabbling. This is a wonderful hymnal, chock full of the old standards and favorites in addition to some newer. I find myself just picking it up, reading the hymns and singing quietly to myself. I really should turn on the keyboard sometime and get going. Recommended.
Reviewed by Vickie(Bedford, PA), March 23, 2010
This is an exceptional hymnal for the low price. The hymns are in singable ranges !!! Finally a hymn book for the alto singer.
Reviewed by Ruth (Greeley, IA), April 30, 2010
Thank you. It was just what we were looking for. We have a pianist who is self taught. She plays chords with the left hand and needs the guitar chords as well as the notes.
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