About the Doxology
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Since Easter, the Northaven congregation has sung a
hymn of praise after the Offertory that has a familiar tune but unfamiliar
words. The currently used words, sung to the "Old Hundredth" tune, is the result
of a search by the church staff for a doxology that uses more inclusive language
than the traditional verse. This one, written by Neil Weatherhogg in 1988, was
found in The Presbyterian
Hymnal. As with most changes--both large and
small--Northavenites are diverse and vocal in their opinions. Other than missing
the traditional language, the primary issue seems to be that the familiar tune
tends to make us forget to look at the words in the worship guide. By the time
some of us figure out that we're not singing what everyone else is singing, the
hymn is over. On the other hand, the inclusive language offers praise to the
Trinity without resorting to patriarchal language, which many of us also
appreciate. In order to give the congregation more time to adapt to the new
version, the staff will continue the use of this Doxology for the next several
weeks.
More about the Doxology:
Whether we encounter God as male, female, or spirit without gender, an element of praise is an integral and necessary part of our worship experience. In general, the word Doxology means a short verse praising God and usually beginning with the Greek word Doxa.. A formulaic HYPERLINK "http://www.answers.com/topic/ascription" \t "_top" ascription of praise to God is encountered in Jewish, Christian, and Islamic tradition. The Christian version usually, but not always, praises the Trinity. The verse traditionally sung in Protestant churches, which ends with "Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost," was taken from the final stanza of Glory to thee, my God, this night, a hymn for evening worship written by Thomas Ken in about 1674. Taken from Psalm 86:12, the four lines of the Doxology have been the most frequently sung words of any known song for more than three hundred years, according to Joyfulministry.com. Other well-known doxologies of the Christian church are HYPERLINK "http://www.answers.com/topic/gloria-in-excelsis-deo" \t "_top" Gloria in excelsis (Glory to God in the highest); and Gloria Patri(Glory to God the Father).
More about the Doxology:
Whether we encounter God as male, female, or spirit without gender, an element of praise is an integral and necessary part of our worship experience. In general, the word Doxology means a short verse praising God and usually beginning with the Greek word Doxa.. A formulaic HYPERLINK "http://www.answers.com/topic/ascription" \t "_top" ascription of praise to God is encountered in Jewish, Christian, and Islamic tradition. The Christian version usually, but not always, praises the Trinity. The verse traditionally sung in Protestant churches, which ends with "Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost," was taken from the final stanza of Glory to thee, my God, this night, a hymn for evening worship written by Thomas Ken in about 1674. Taken from Psalm 86:12, the four lines of the Doxology have been the most frequently sung words of any known song for more than three hundred years, according to Joyfulministry.com. Other well-known doxologies of the Christian church are HYPERLINK "http://www.answers.com/topic/gloria-in-excelsis-deo" \t "_top" Gloria in excelsis (Glory to God in the highest); and Gloria Patri(Glory to God the Father).
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