Comments on: New Edition of Salvation Army Song Book Coming

By: Karen Osborne

Karen Osborne — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 23:08:34 +0000

If the only place where we worship is inside the corps, then perhaps Powerpoint is the way to go. But do we REALLY want to restrict ourselves to singing in just the corps? Does that mean we will never have open-air services again? What about singing at gravesides or at hospital bedside or bedsides anywhere? Once the decision to go solely with Powerpoint is made, that closes so many doors to singing; do we really want to do that? Personally, though, I use my songbook almost every day… Whatever we decide, we need to consider ALL the ramifications of our decisions, including the unintended ones.

By: Melissa Hagglund

Melissa Hagglund — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 16:50:22 +0000

Something other than a hard bound piano tune book, similiar to the instrumental copies, would be most helpful. It would stay opened without lining up other support on each side to keep it in place while in use.

By: Frank Spence

Frank Spence — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 13:09:48 +0000

My fear regarding a new song book is that we may end up with more of the modern songs which need to be sung several times and fewer of the old stalwarts which contain Biblical, Theological and Doctrinal truths reminding us of what we believe, why and what we shoul be. If we wish to modernise perhaps we should do so by creating an “app”, I have several versions of the Bible in this format all of which I use at various times, I would love an “electronic” Song Book along side them.

By: Alvin Foote

Alvin Foote — Sat, 14 May 2011 14:37:39 +0000

No I don’t believe that we need a new song book, we didn’t need the last one changed, it’s find if we are not going to take any of the old songs away, we lost some good songs from our old song book the last time that we never sing any more, I believe it’s time that we stick with the old the new is not working. My opinion don’t fix something that’s not broken, just bring back more of the old day’s when souls were been saved those dayes I believe are gone, If there are new songs been written just put them on the web all of our corps have power-point anyways

By: R.Harvey

R.Harvey — Sun, 20 Mar 2011 20:56:47 +0000

A new song book with spiritually meaningful songs is desirable. Songs written in beautiful language and making clear mention of God, Christ and the Holy Spirit, not vague, poppy or sloppy.
Stop satring at screens and powerpoint presentations and start looking at and caring for each other in a truly Christian way.
Eco-friendliness of computer systems is a myth and literacy among our congregations needs to be encouraged by active searches for the next song, rather than having everything done for us by a technician. We have become over-reliant on ‘clever’ presentation and have forgotten about the substance of the Gospel message,

R.H.

By: Bram Pearce

Bram Pearce — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 01:38:33 +0000

I hope it’s red and I hope it’s read.

By: Audrey

Audrey — Sun, 10 Oct 2010 14:25:57 +0000

I would love to see new song books in my corps. I have been attending the same corps for 42 years and still using the same books. I would love to be able to put the song book on my Kindle. This way it is always with me.

By: Bernadette

Bernadette — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 19:54:39 +0000

Open our eyes Lord,
We want to see Jesus
To reach out and touch Him
And say that we love Him

Open our ears Lord,
Help us to listen
Open our eyes Lord,
We want to see Jesus

This is just one of the songs in the new song book I would like to see included.

This is my testimony:

All the way my Savior leads me,
What have I to ask beside?
Can I doubt His tender mercy,
Who through life has been my Guide?
Heav’nly peace, divinest comfort,
Here by faith in Him to dwell!
For I know, whate’er befall me,
Jesus doeth all things well;

You lead me and keep me from falling
You carry me close to Your heart
And surely Your goodness
And mercy will follow me

All the way my Savior leads me,
Cheers each winding path I tread,
Gives me grace for every trial,
Feeds me with the living Bread.
Though my weary steps may falter
And my soul athirst may be,
Gushing from the Rock before me,
Lo! A spring of joy I see;

You lead me and keep me from falling
You carry me close to Your heart
And surely Your goodness
And mercy will follow me

All the way my Savior leads me,
Oh, the fullness of His love!
Perfect rest to me is promised
In my Father’s house above.
When my spirit, clothed immortal,
Wings its flight to realms of day
This my song through endless ages:
Jesus led me all the way;

You lead me and keep me from falling
You carry me close to Your heart
And surely Your goodness
And mercy will follow me

All the way my Savour leads me
All the way my Savour leads me
All the way my Savour leads me

There are so many more that speak not just of myself, but of the relationship I have with my Heavenly Father, leader of my life, Savour of the World, Jesus Christ.

Keep the old and add in the new!
May our Lord Bless all those musicians who make it so rewarding to Praise and Worship.
Blessings to all!

By: Maxine Grant

Maxine Grant — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 13:53:01 +0000

Over the years I’ve worshiped in other denominations primarily because of convenience – I still have an Army soul and am consistently blessed and warmed by the inspired music and lyrics produced by so many Salvationists. A new song book will allow for the incorporation of new music that will continue to bless and inspire millions. Like the old Sunday School song says: “this little light of mine, I’m going to let it shine”. To keep wonderful new inspiration hidden is equivalent to denying God’s inspiration. Other denominations do not have the prolific musical blessings that the Army has – Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine…..

By: Norm

Norm — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 18:31:14 +0000

The song says he gives and takes away blessed be his name! any way i 100% agree with sheldon B.There are too many people on here going back and forth about what should be done about a song book! During the time it took to write this you could have visited one family to invite them to church so therefore i am gone. God bless and General Clifton i’ll take two as well.