It was the first Assemblies of God music publication to be released in both round note and shaped note editions, giving it a broader appeal for use in the southern singing schools. This new songbook, Melodies of Praise, made its debut 60 years ago in the Pentecostal Evangel, and it was formally introduced at the General Council later that year. One of the Music Division’s first duties was to produce a songbook for congregational singing that would also encourage the use of orchestrations for instruments. Quartet conventions began featuring more Pentecostal groups such as the Blackwood Brothers, and the Assemblies of God established the Music Division of Gospel Publishing House. The 1950s brought a “golden era” to Pentecostal music. They also featured songs by Assemblies of God authors and began to bring unity to the congregational singing of the churches. These collections consisted mainly of gospel songs which were popular at camp meetings and revival services. Songs of Pentecostal Fellowship was followed by other songbooks, such as Spiritual Songs (1930), Songs of Praise (1935), and Assembly Songs (1948). This recommendation was met with the 1924 release of Songs of Pentecostal Fellowship, the first Assemblies of God effort to produce a songbook that was distinctly Pentecostal. nearly all the ministers raised their hands. Welch asked how many ministers would use a uniquely Pentecostal song collection. However, at the 1920 General Council of the Assemblies of God, a recommendation was made that “in addition to the Sunday School literature … a Pentecostal Song Book, to be used universally throughout the Assemblies of God, be prepared and published.” In the few first decades of the movement, Pentecostals used and promoted a great variety of songbooks published by non-Pentecostals, such as R. Fervent, spiritual singing has been a distinguishing characteristic of the Pentecostal movement from its inception, alongside powerful anointed preaching. Originally published on PE-News, 2 February 2017Įarly Pentecostals commonly believed that two books were essential for revival: the Bible and the songbook. This Week in AG History - February 10, 1957 Pictured here are Assemblies of God Music Division staff members Lorena Quigley (left), Marie Salisbury (center), and Edwin Anderson. They are a great help in getting children to follow along in the meeting, stay focused and enjoy the meetings more.The Melodies of Praise hymnal and orchestrations made their debut in 1957. You might also like to look at the listing for "Worksheets" for children to fill out while at the meeting. If you purchase all three sets, you will be able to get them at a discounted price (see 3 set offer). I also have available Handwriting worksheets for the:īible facts to learn, such as Fruitage of the Spirit, Name of 12 Apostles, Books of the Bible, Animals in the Bible etc. These worksheets could be great to include in your Family Worship and then you can sing the song together as a family. I am a homeschooling parent, so find these worksheets of great value to include in my childrens schoolwork, but of course, all JW parents see the benefits of our children learning our songs, and writing them down will help your children retain what they learn so much better. 12 pages of Handwriting Kingdom Songs worksheets for children to trace and copy.Įvery page has a picture related to the song, to make learning and memorizing the songs more enjoyable.
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