All for Hymn is playing the latest game on the internet, "Catching Up With Table Talk Radio." Here's a show that I missed...
Show #69: Second Annual Reformation Edition
For this edition of the Reformation Edition of Table Talk Radio, we play "Name that Theses" then we are joined by Professor John Pless of Concordia Theological Seminary in which we played Which Ladder and Answer the Question As...
On this episode, learn the latest and greatest theological buzzwords, "Open Theism" and, directly from the justification canons of the Council of Trent, "Anathema."
Sunday, November 8, 2009
Table Talk Radio: Please Update Your Bookmarks!
Table Talk Radio has a new look and an updated website. The old bookmarks still function because the new ones have slightly different URL's. The old bookmarks, though, do not have updated information.
Click here for the new home page.
The latest episodes can be found here.
The old forum has been obliterated in favor of a simple, "log in and post your comment here" format on the main website. It promises to be a much more user-friendly interface.
All for Hymn will be updating the blog to reflect the newest episodes. I am about two episodes behind. Now that I know where the new episodes are, I can keep you up-to-date!
Click here for the new home page.
The latest episodes can be found here.
The old forum has been obliterated in favor of a simple, "log in and post your comment here" format on the main website. It promises to be a much more user-friendly interface.
All for Hymn will be updating the blog to reflect the newest episodes. I am about two episodes behind. Now that I know where the new episodes are, I can keep you up-to-date!
Kenyan Lutheran Hymnal Project
When a U.S. denomination goes overboard on social issues, often times the partner churches in Africa are the ones calling the U.S. church back to her biblical roots and offering ecclesiastical supervision for U.S. congregations.
The Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod's partner church in Kenya is the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Kenya. While I am not aware of any such action regarding the LCMS, the ELCK has spoken regarding issues in other U.S. Lutheran denominations.
Enough about those things, this blog is ALL FOR HYMN, and this Kenyan church is embarking on a new hymnal. You can follow the progress on Deaconess Sandra Rhein's blog here.
You may remember in a previous post that I remarked how difficult it is to translate a hymn into its literal meaning and then squeeze it back into the meter of the original tune.
Deaconess Rhein writes in her August 31, 2009 post
Unfamiliar with Swahili?
Here are excerpts from the Divine Service and from Matins. I can't get the embed codes to work, so I will provide hyperlinks.
The Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod's partner church in Kenya is the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Kenya. While I am not aware of any such action regarding the LCMS, the ELCK has spoken regarding issues in other U.S. Lutheran denominations.
Enough about those things, this blog is ALL FOR HYMN, and this Kenyan church is embarking on a new hymnal. You can follow the progress on Deaconess Sandra Rhein's blog here.
You may remember in a previous post that I remarked how difficult it is to translate a hymn into its literal meaning and then squeeze it back into the meter of the original tune.
Deaconess Rhein writes in her August 31, 2009 post
The challenge is not so much in the literal translation because there are a number of excellent Kenyan pastors who are fluent in English and skilled at translating. The challenge is in writing poetically – following the rhythm and flow of a melody - making the stress of the beats and the stress of the syllables match – while keeping the text rich in meaning and clear in doctrine. What we need are a few theologically and musically trained poets who are fluent in English and Swahili. If you are such a person, or know someone who fits the description, please make yourself known!
Unfamiliar with Swahili?
Here are excerpts from the Divine Service and from Matins. I can't get the embed codes to work, so I will provide hyperlinks.
from LSB's Divine Service I, page 152
from LSB's Divine Service I, page 163
from LSB's Matins, page 229
And in the spirit of international Christianity,
here is a Croatian choir singing a song in both Zulu and English
And in the spirit of international Christianity,
here is a Croatian choir singing a song in both Zulu and English
Table Talk Radio: Show 68
A new episode of Table Talk Radio is now up and running.
Show #68: Bumper Sticker Theology Response Line
In this edition of Table Talk Radio, we respond to our listeners who are on the prowl for Theological Bumper Stickers. After that, we crunch some popular praise songs by request, and end up playing CACG.
Listen to the show here.
Download it here.
In this week's Praise Song Cruncher, one blast from the 80's (Awesome God) and one blast from the 90's (Shine, Jesus, Shine).
That's Table Talk Radio, where the points are like abolitionists at the Munich Oktoberfest, your really not going to get anywhere with your points or your political position at that event.
Show #68: Bumper Sticker Theology Response Line
In this edition of Table Talk Radio, we respond to our listeners who are on the prowl for Theological Bumper Stickers. After that, we crunch some popular praise songs by request, and end up playing CACG.
Listen to the show here.
Download it here.
In this week's Praise Song Cruncher, one blast from the 80's (Awesome God) and one blast from the 90's (Shine, Jesus, Shine).
That's Table Talk Radio, where the points are like abolitionists at the Munich Oktoberfest, your really not going to get anywhere with your points or your political position at that event.
US Veterans Day: November 11, 2009
Veteran's Day in the United States, unlike other holidays, is typically celebrated on November 11, unless it falls on a weekend, while many other national holidays are transferred to the nearest Monday so we can have a three day weekend.
All for Hymn is celebrating a bit early this year, "lest we forget..."
Those who have fought and are fighting for our freedom need to be remembered. Let's make this a Veterans Week.
Orson Wells tells of the origins of the Battle Hymn of the Republic, then a group of high school choirs and a grade school choir sing it.
Glory, glory, hallelujah!
All for Hymn is celebrating a bit early this year, "lest we forget..."
Those who have fought and are fighting for our freedom need to be remembered. Let's make this a Veterans Week.
Orson Wells tells of the origins of the Battle Hymn of the Republic, then a group of high school choirs and a grade school choir sing it.
I have read a fiery gospel writ in burnished rows of steel:
"As ye deal with my contemners, so with you my grace shall deal;
Let the Hero, born of woman, crush the serpent with his heel,
Since God is marching on."
Glory, glory, hallelujah!
Glory, glory, hallelujah!
Glory, glory, hallelujah!
Since God is marching on.
Saturday, November 7, 2009
Time Out #38: Behold a Host
The latest Time Out broadcast is available here.
The featured hymn is "Behold a Host Arrayed in White" from Lutheran Service Book #676.
Once again the broadcast features the golden vocal tones of Layman Dan and the talented fingers and feet of Southern Lutheran Kantor at the organ of Grace Lutheran Church in Little Rock, Arkansas.
The featured hymn is "Behold a Host Arrayed in White" from Lutheran Service Book #676.
Once again the broadcast features the golden vocal tones of Layman Dan and the talented fingers and feet of Southern Lutheran Kantor at the organ of Grace Lutheran Church in Little Rock, Arkansas.
The myriad angels raise their song;
O saints, sing with that happy throng!
Lift up one voice;
Let heav'n rejoice
In our Redeemer's song!
Peters on Prayer II: Speaking of "The King of Love..."
Speaking of "The King of Love My Shepherd Is," Pastor Peters has another excellent post on prayer titled Whose Goodness Faileth Never. The title comes from the second phrase of the first verse.
Pastor Peters writes
And for those of you who know this text to be paired with the tune St. Columba, here is a wonderful setting.
Perverse and foolish oft I strayed,
In death’s dark vale I fear no ill
Thou spredst a table in my sight;
And so through all the length of days
The King of love my shepherd is
Whose goodness faileth never.
I nothing lack if I am His
And He is mine forever.
Pastor Peters writes
The purpose of prayer is not to achieve the desired outcome (healing, lengthening of life, material goods and resources, certain feelings, etc.). The purpose of prayer is for me to trust in the goodness of the Lord which never fails and which can never fail me. It is my confidence in this goodness that is the object of my prayer.
And for those of you who know this text to be paired with the tune St. Columba, here is a wonderful setting.
Where streams of living water flow,
My ransomed soul he leadeth
And, where the verdant pastures grow,
With food celestial feedeth.
Perverse and foolish oft I strayed,
But yet in love he sought me
And on his shoulder gently laid
And home rejoicing brought me.
In death’s dark vale I fear no ill
With thee, dear Lord, beside me,
Thy rod and staff my comfort still,
Thy cross before to guide me.
Thou spredst a table in my sight;
Thine unction grace bestoweth;
And, oh, what transport of delight
From thy pure chalice floweth!
And so through all the length of days
Thy goodness faileth never.
Good Shepherd, may I sing thy praise
Within thy house forever.
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