This essential tool contains introduction and acknowledgments, informative articles, and commentary (history, when, and how to use) for all 284 songs. Also includes a sample order of worship, copyright information, modulation charts, medley suggestions, a 3-year lectionary, and numerous indexes. Cover includes the United Methodist Cross & Flame emblem. In recent years, new music and worship styles have enriched the worship styles have enriched the worship experience, from contemporary worship and praise music to world music. New hymnody offers modern images and refreshing tunes that tell the old, old story. Now churches can continue to sing the hymns they treasure and add newer music to their worship life!