Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs-Introduction

I. Singing is a commandment of God.

A. Eph. 5:19
B. James 5:13

II. Why study songs?

A. To learn better how to teach each others through songs.
B. To understand what we are teaching through songs.
C. To understand what the writer was feeling and trying to convey through the song.

III. What we will try to do through this study:

A. Explore the Lyricist's and Composer's life and times.
B. Try to understand the meaning of the phrases and words used.
C. Talk about musical symbols, notations and directions that may be different for each song.
D. Discuss whether the meanings conveyed are in accordance with the scriptures.
E. Sing the Song!!!!


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