The new Sing! Hymnal from the Keith and Kristyn Getty is a valuable resource that will bless the church for many years to come. A beautiful design combined with theologically rich songs makes this a must-have hymnal.

Content: There is an extensive list of 497 songs in this hymnal—a combination of classic hymns from our past and modern hymns of the present. I enjoyed the fact that there were plenty of well-known favorites and some newer ones for me to learn. The various topics and indexes are great for searching for a song for corporate worship or when reading through devotionally. The other aspect I greatly enjoyed was the 403 liturgical readings provided throughout the hymnal. There were psalms, quotes from faithful authors, poems, etc. Those have all been helpful in my own personal devotions and would be a great asset in service planning, as well.

Design/Layout: The overall design and layout of the Sing hymnal is beautiful. The design itself, a combination of timeless and modern, reflects the content of the hymnal. The pages are easy to read, and the music is well-arranged on the page, which makes it a joy to read.

For Personal Devotion: In my personal devotions, I enjoy reading through a hymn each day. I find the combination of poetry and theology to be a helpful balm to my soul. It’s been a joy to use the Sing Getty Hymnal for that. The variety, topics, and depth of theology have all made the Sing hymnal a great addition to my devotional time. As well as the liturgical readings.

For Service Planning: I’ve been a worship leader for 10 years and am always looking for more resources to help me plan services that are theological, faithful, and gospel-driven. This is the type of resource that would be a great help to anyone in worship ministry but especially those who are involved in the planning of services at their church. The topics and indexes aid in the process. It’s also great to know that these hymns have been vetted for their faithfulness to the biblical text and for their theological content. This would be a great resource for any worship leader, worship planner, or pastor to have on their shelf.

Here’s the link to this resource: The Sing! Hymnal by Keith and Kristyn Getty. I highly recommend this resource to you. I also recommend it as a gift to the faithful pastor or worship leader at your church. It will be a beneficial resource to all in the church. Thanks to Westminster Theological Seminary Bookstore for sending me this copy to review.

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