SONGS OF GRACE: A REVIEW
by
Thomas A. Thomas, Dean
One of the most
important aspects of public worship is the singing of hymns to the praise and
glory of our God. As the apostle puts it, "Speaking to
yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody
in your hearts to the Lord" (Eph.
I would like to direct
your attention to a book which I believe will be of tremendous help in the
devotional life of every Christian. It is the hymnbook entitled, "Songs Of Grace", which is different, and with which I am very
impressed. Pastor Donald S. Fortner of
The music is not in
this hymnbook. That would be a help if it were. But at the bottom of each page
the name of the familiar hymn is listed according to the tune to which this
hymn can be sung. There is also a metrical index showing other adaptable tunes
to which each hymn can be sung.
I believe every church
could profit immensely spiritually by singing these great hymns by Pastor Don
Fortner, hymns that glorify our God and are true to His Word. And that should
be central in all our musical worship. I have been blessed in reading them.
God's people will be blessed in singing them. Why not order a copy and see for
yourself? This wonderful little hymnbook, "Songs Of
Grace," is published by Backus Book Publishers of Rochester, New York. I
would recommend it highly.
NOTE: This review, though unsolicited is much appreciated. It
appeared in the winter 1989 edition of Empire State Baptist Seminary News
Update. Mr. Thomas is Dean and Acting President of the Seminary. Songs of Grace
may be purchased from our book room.