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Keith and Kristyn Getty recently released The Sing! Hymnal. This publication is a major development in worship music and hymnody. Jess and Thom speak with Keith Getty about its creation and importance. Here are some of the questions they asked him.
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- The hymnal includes hundreds of liturgical readings and psalm pairings. Why was it important for you to add these elements alongside the music?
- Background stories accompany many hymns. How do these narratives enrich the way a congregation sings and understands these hymns?
- What would you tell pastors considering adding this hymnal to their churches?
- How can the hymnal be used beyond the Sunday morning worship experience?
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