CHRIST IN SONG by Editor

Pacific Press Publishing Company · Oakland, California · Apr 18, 1900

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 26, No. 16.

"CHRIST IN SONG."

By Editor

ONE of the important parts of worship is song. Inspiration has recognized this, not only in the book of Psalms, but in various places in the Holy Word. Five things are requisite to meet popular needs in a good Christian song-book. First of all, the hymns should express truth; there should be sufficient variety; the music should generally be simple; there should be enough of the old, old songs; and the collection should be reasonably cheap. Is there a book which combines all these features? There was not once, but there is one now, and the only one we know of. It is entitled "Christ in Song Hymnal," compiled and published by F. E. Belden, Battle Creek, Mich. This book contains over 700 of the best hymns, new and old. It is arranged in four parts: (1) Invitation and Repentance; (2) Consecration and Praise; (3) Work and Trust; (4) Home and Heaven. It contains 414 pages. For the writer of this note, five words express his idea and appreciation of the book—It is the best yet. And its price is reasonable. Flexible cloth, 35 cents; paper-covered boards, 40 cents; canvas-covered boards, 50 cents; half morocco, $1.00. Address, Review and Herald, Battle Creek, Mich., or it may be obtained from this office.