Themes and Variations for a Christian Doxology: Being the Clinton Lectures, Delivered Spring Semester, 1989, University of Dubuque Theological Seminary, Dubuque, IowaAuthor "weaves the five biblical voices of invocation, proclamation, wisdom, prophecy, and covenant into a chorus of theology as praise. Starting from the two Testaments, he develops his themes through the history of Christian worship with variations embracing not only rites and prayers but also art, music, and, above all, hymnody. The book will help the reading pastor to construct and conduct a rich service with the Lord's people on the Lord's Day"--Back cover. |
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So many of the Puritans tell us of their surpassing delight in worship . One of the
first ... In his Faithful Narrative he tells us of how the Great Awakening brought his
congregation to a deeper appreciation of worship . 3 They feasted on preaching ...
So many of the Puritans tell us of their surpassing delight in worship . One of the
first ... In his Faithful Narrative he tells us of how the Great Awakening brought his
congregation to a deeper appreciation of worship . 3 They feasted on preaching ...
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Like a shepherd , Jesus will guard his children , In his arms he carries them all
day long : Praise him ! praise him ! tell of his excellent greatness ; Praise him !
praise him ! ever in joyful song ! Praise him ! praise him ! Jesus , our blessed ...
Like a shepherd , Jesus will guard his children , In his arms he carries them all
day long : Praise him ! praise him ! tell of his excellent greatness ; Praise him !
praise him ! ever in joyful song ! Praise him ! praise him ! Jesus , our blessed ...
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Altar pieces were not needed to tell the people of the heavenly mysteries
celebrated by the priest in an unknown tongue . In the Protestant Netherlands the
faithful were no longer illiterate . They had their Bibles , and they could read them
...
Altar pieces were not needed to tell the people of the heavenly mysteries
celebrated by the priest in an unknown tongue . In the Protestant Netherlands the
faithful were no longer illiterate . They had their Bibles , and they could read them
...
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Contents
Doxology as the Theology of Worship | 1 |
Epicletic Doxology | 17 |
Kerygmatic Doxology | 41 |
Copyright | |
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