Worship, rites, ceremonies and rituals Books

Hymns for the Christian Church: For the Use of the First Church of Christ in Boston (1873) is a collection of hymns compiled by Rufus Ellis. The book contains a selection of hymns that were specifically chosen for use in the First Church of Christ in...

Hymns for Pastors and People is a religious book written by Samuel Dunn and first published in 1862. The book contains a collection of hymns that are intended to be used by pastors and congregations during worship services. The hymns cover a range of...

Hymns For Private Devotion For The Sundays And Saints������� Days Throughout The Year is a book of religious hymns compiled by Samuel Rickards and originally published in 1825. The book is intended for private use and contains hymns for each Sunday and...

His Presence: Spiritual Hymns and Poems of the Blessed Sacrament of the Altar, for Devotional Use at Holy Communion is a book of religious poetry and hymns written by Richard Charles Jackson. Published in 1886, the book is intended to be used as a...

Hymns And Tunes For Prayer And Social Meetings (1860) is a book compiled by George Chester Robinson. The book contains a collection of hymns and tunes that are suitable for use during prayer and social gatherings. The hymns are presented in a clear and...

Thesauris Hymnologicis est liber auctore Misset, E. anno MDCCCXCII editus. In hoc libro, hymni et cantica ex variis liturgiis Christianis collecti sunt. Hymni sunt in lingua Latina, Graeca, Syriaca, et alia linguis. Adiunctae sunt notae musicale et...

Le Journal de Musique V1 Partie 1: Historique, Th�����orique et Pratique (1770) de Minkoff est un livre qui traite de l'histoire, de la th�����orie et de la pratique de la musique. Il s'agit d'un journal qui contient des informations sur les...

So you've just been asked to put together your church's Christmas pageant -- are you feeling overwhelmed yet? Don't worry ... let Doris Wells Miller show you how this ministry can be an enjoyable and fulfilling experience for all concerned. In addition...

For nearly twenty-five years, Elmbrook Church in Waukesha, WI, has supported a variety of ministries by and for women. Today their program stands as a model. Yet, as the authors of Designing Effective Women's Ministries will tell you, it did not happen...

Consecrated Hymns: For Use In Devotional Meetings, Young People�������s Societies, The Sunday School is a book of religious hymns compiled by Adam Geibel and published in 1902. The book contains a collection of hymns that are meant to be used in various...

""Christian Hymnology: A Sermon Preached In The Brick Church, New York"" is a book written by James Ormsbee Murray in 1870. The book is a sermon that explores the history and significance of Christian hymns. The author discusses the importance of hymns...

Chahta, Uba Isht Taloa Holisso: Choctaw Hymn Book (1858) yim Commissioners For Foreign Missions hattak isht tuklo, yvmohi imanumpa isht taloa holisso. Taloa holisso yim yvmohi, isht tuklo yim chukma, yvmohi yim tuklo hattak isht tuklo, yvmohi yim tuklo...

This anthology surveys the development and theology of the liturgical year in the order of its historical evolution: "From Sabbath to Sunday"; "From Passover to Pascha" (Lent, Holy Week, Easter, and Pentecost); and "From Pascha...

Fr. Michael Kwatera, OSB, helps deacons comprehend, share, and effectively perform their ministry by providing both spiritual and functional support. This short work is directed to al deacons, both permanent and transitional, in the hope that it will...

Music in Christian Worship explores Charlotte Kroeker's conception of church music as sung prayer. Kroeker’s lifelong experience with church music has allowed her to see that church music as sung prayer requires faithful theology, quality music,...

Preaching to the Hungers of the Heart is about words, most particularly, it is a book about the Word, the living Word of God, found in the Scriptures, and embodied once and for all in the person of Jesus, the Word made flesh.In Preaching to the Hungers...

Now in paper!"There is a distinct weariness with market-driven, showbiz worship. The pendulum has swung to the longing for transcendence, substance, challenge, and biblically driven worship. Michael Horton shows us the way." --Robert Webber,...

By focusing on the sacrifice Jesus made on our behalf -- and powerfully linking it to our lives today -- this comprehensive resource offers a compelling approach to observing Lent that truly prepares worshipers to experience Easter's new hope, new...

Believing that Christian worship should be both exciting and stimulating and respectful of God and worshipers and liturgical traditions, Dick Avery and Don Marsh have put their considerable talents together to bring you ideas and music that make worship...

Are you looking for fresh, vibrant material for Holy Week worship? Do you want your congregation to experience the unforgettable drama of Jesus' suffering, so that they more fully appreciate the celebration and joy of Easter? If so, then you'll want this...

The Advent/Christmas season is full of symbols that inspire and instruct us in our understanding of the Christian faith. The information in this book will be especially welcomed by families for nightly stories around the dinner table. It will also be...

In a classic case of failing to see the forest for the trees, Jensen, a homiletics professor and author of two works on narrative preaching, says that preachers tend to analyze biblical books to glean the slightest bits of exegetical data, yet miss the...

All Things Are Ready by Peter Andrew Smith is a lectionary book based on Cycle A of the Revised Common Lectionary. Here are some of the topics covered in this lectionary book:- Communion prayer- Communion prayers- Prayers after communion- Responsive...

La Pratique Du Sacrement De La Penitence (1703) est un livre �����crit par Joseph Brunet. Ce livre traite de la pratique du sacrement de la p�����nitence dans l'�����glise catholique. Il explique les diff�����rentes �����tapes de la confession, depuis...

The Book of Prayer and Praise for Congregational Worship (1893) is a religious text published by the American Unitarian Association. The book is intended to provide a comprehensive collection of prayers and hymns for use in congregational worship. It...

Called to Participate is the late Mark Searle's last testament on liturgical reform. It draws on the teachings, writings, and international lectures of this noted liturgist and professor. Where do we go from here? Seale asks in response to the liturgical...

"Is ritual a "forgotten way of doing things'?"That is the question posed famously by Romano Guardini in a letter written in 1964 to liturgists meeting in the German city of Mainz. Guardini believed that the future of liturgical renewal lay not in...

In this power-packed companion to the bestselling The Sacred Enneagram, Chris Heuertz's The Sacred Enneagram Workbook will guide you through the practical tools and reflective space you need for personal transformation.

Le Journal de Musique V1 Partie 2: Historique, Th�����orique et Pratique (1770) de Minkoff est un livre qui traite de la musique. Il est divis����� en trois parties : historique, th�����orique et pratique. La premi�����re partie est consacr�����e ������...

Friendship's Memorial: Hymns and Miscellaneous Pieces is a book published in 1856 by Thomas Bradshaw. The book is a collection of hymns and other writings that celebrate the value and importance of friendship in human life. The hymns are written in a...

Anamnesis as Dangerous Memory explores the political theology of Johann Baptist Metz to discover how Christian memory is prophetic both in its revelation of extraordinary circumstances of injustice and the challenge and hope it poses to those who join in...

The history of liturgy and liturgical books is of interest not only for theologians and liturgists but also for historians, art historians, archaeologists, anthropologists, and researchers in religious sciences. This work meets the interdisciplinary need...

Drawing on the rich imagery of rocks and stones in scripture, these powerful messages center around the compelling metaphor of stones (and our willingness to throw them) as representative of our sins. As worshipers enter the sanctuary they are invited to...

Public worship is core to the Church’s identity: public worship nurtures and shapes the faithful; public worship plays a central role in forming new disciples; public worship is the shop window through which those on the outside may see the Church...

Popular CSS author Cynthia Cowen returns with three more imaginative programs that will spice up the Advent/Christmas season for any size congregation. Prepare Your Heart For Christmas is a service of carols and reflections that's perfect for a midweek...

Previously published under the title Shepherds and Bathrobes, this series of model sermons for Advent/Christmas includes such topics as John the Baptist's preaching in the wilderness, the Word made flesh, and a sound and light show on the mountaintop...