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The chart below shows how hymns and choruses can be effectively combined in ways that allow for variety, while keeping a flow to worship.<\/p>\n\n

We don’t want to stumble or break our stride while running. Overall, think of the tempos the following way: invitation and engagement (running), exaltation (jogging), adoration (walking), and intimacy (stopping, silent communion, gazing).<\/p>\n\n

Here’s what a twenty-minute “worship set” could look like.<\/p>\n\n

Congregation stands:<\/p>\n\n

Invitation<\/p>\n\n

We Bring a Sacrifice of Praise<\/p>\n\n

Key: D<\/p>\n\n

Engagement<\/p>\n\n

Rejoice in the Lord Always<\/p>\n\n

Key: D<\/p>\n\n

Exaltation<\/p>\n\n

Rejoice, the Lord Is King<\/p>\n\n

Key: B\/C<\/p>\n\n

Crown Him with Many Crowns<\/p>\n\n

Key: C<\/p>\n\n

Congregation is seated:<\/p>\n\n

Exaltation\/Adoration<\/p>\n\n

Glorify Your Name<\/p>\n\n

Key: B-flat\/C<\/p>\n\n

Adoration<\/p>\n\n

I Love You, Lord<\/p>\n\n

Key: F<\/p>\n\n

Intimacy<\/p>\n\n

As the Deer Pants for the Water<\/p>\n\n

Key: C<\/p>\n\n

Congregation stands:<\/p>\n\n

Closeout<\/p>\n\n

Fairest Lord Jesus<\/p>\n\n

Key: D-flat\/D<\/p>\n\n

Granted, hymns are more difficult to incorporate into the model. Their wide range of thoughts introduced from stanza to stanza tend to spill over into more than one phase. On the other hand, choruses, usually containing only one major thought, tend to fall into a single phase more easily.<\/p>\n\n

When hymns are included in the set, organists can share in the worship. The organ can be particularly effective during a hymn of exaltation or the close-out.<\/p>\n\n

– Barry Liesch<\/p>\n\n

104 SUMMER\/93<\/p>\n\n

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