The Hymnal Project

Today there is a short supply of hymnals that are reformed in theology, excellent in musical expression, adhering to proper grammar in both text and music, and still being published. This project is an effort to solve that problem.

The goal of The Hymnal Project is to compile a hymnal to be used in private, family and corporate worship that is theologically correct, that adheres to good musical standards, and has a proper marriage of music and text. The project will be in several phases.

Phase One

The selections will be those hymns that have generally stood the test of time; the best of the best. Also included will be all 150 Psalms set to music, and all of the Psalms and Proverbs arranged in scripture readings. The hymnal will be available in hardbound and spiral books, as well as PDF files. All of the hymns will also be available in an mp3 format that consists of an introduction and all verses played by piano, pipe organ, and strings.

The first edition of this hymnal will be published in 2009 under the oversight of Trinity Reformation Baptist Church.

Phase Two

Phase Two consists of designing a piano curriculum that has the hymnal as its basis. This is a piano method, from a biblical worldview, that can be use to instruct students from beginner to advanced levels.

Phase Three

Phase Three will add a singing curriculum, again using the hymnal as the basis, so that all written parts of a hymn can be learned.

Phase Four

Phase Four is an opportunity to network with current and aspiring hymn writers. There has been a great lack of both theologically astute and musically excellent hymns produced in recent decades, and we want to prepare the next generation to address this deficiency.

For more information or to get involved in this project, contact James Spangler.