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    New Edition of Salvation Army Song Book Coming

    General Shaw Clifton establishes new council to revise the Salvation Army Song Book November 23, 2009
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    "Following discussion in recent meetings of the International Management Council, an agreement has been reached that it is time to begin work on a new edition of The Song Book of The Salvation Army. The current edition was published in 1986 – twenty-three years ago. Since then, hundreds of new songs have become available for use in Salvation Army worship - from a variety of sources, including from within our own ranks - and many have already become much-loved by Salvationist congregations. Some originated as songs for songster brigades, some have come from other branches of the Christian Church and have been introduced to Salvationists at ecumenical gatherings. Whatever their source, they have enriched the corporate and personal lives of Salvationists and now deserve a place in the official English-language song book, with the provision of appropriate music accompaniment.

    "I have therefore decided to establish a Song Book Council which – under my own chairmanship – will revise the existing Song Book, enhancing its usefulness in line with the needs of contemporary Salvation Army worship. Salvation Army favourites which have kept their popularity through the years will be retained, as will many of the classic hymns of the Church, but we will add contemporary songs of quality, which offer biblical truth expressed through sound theology, in the music style of today.

    "Territories and Commands will be invited to offer, in writing, their considered views on which songs could be deleted from the current Song Book, and to suggest new songs which might be considered for inclusion in the new edition. You will be hearing more about that soon, and I ask that, at that time, you provide your responses without delay, in order that the Song Book Council can proceed, unhindered, with its work.

    "Simultaneously with the Council's work on song selection, preparatory work will be taking place on the music accompaniment for the chosen songs. New tune books will be required for both keyboard and band use and the plan is for these to be published with the new Song Book.

    "The Song Book of The Salvation Army has never been a mere collection of songs. It has been well described as the Army's 'sung theology'.

    "A new Song Book is timely. I urge you to receive, and to disseminate, warmly this news of its preparation.

    Yours in Christ,
    Shaw Clifton
    GENERAL



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    Comment

    On Sunday, October 19, 2014, Lorna Joseph said:

    Please put backThe Founders Song O Boundless Salvation as the number one song in the new Song Book

    On Wednesday, May 8, 2013, FKP said:

    A waste of time and resources. Are there not other priorities?

    On Tuesday, May 7, 2013, STANLEY JOSEH said:

    Certainly it is an appreciable venture to revise the prevailing tune book. latest provision such as PowerPoint presentation is not being used in several nations; hence it is not a discouraging factor. I hope there will a piano version also. Looking forward for its availability in my place at kerala, India. thanks

    On Thursday, March 17, 2011, Bram Pearce said:

    I hope it's red and I hope it's read.

    On Wednesday, March 17, 2010, Maria M. said:

    Like brother Peter let's make sure the new songbook is available online! Bring it on! www.salvosnewsongbook.org!!!

    On Saturday, March 13, 2010, Waste of time said:

    I agree with concerned citizen, isn't the army in financial trouble? Does it really make sense to spend millions of dollars to create a "new" songbook. Why not just keep the old one, and use powerpoint for the new one. Give the millions of dollars back to the officers who don't make enough to live on most days. Or give it back to all the officers that wanted to take early retirement, but were forced to work now until they are 65.

    On Wednesday, March 3, 2010, Eli Drodge said:

    Is it really a necessity to print a new songbook? The one we have is o.k. for the day. If there are new songs coming on stream, then maybe all we need is a supplement. There is always the danger of losing old songs that have been with us for many years and still bring blessing and conviction when sung.

    On Saturday, January 30, 2010, Capt.divinagracia said:

    i do believe that new songs in the church is a kind of spiritual investments...i would not agree on the one at the top(A concerned citizen)saying that new songs is not a wise investments...Maybe he's not spiritual and not felt the significance of spiritual investments...nevertheless of economic recession.

    On Sunday, January 17, 2010, Hans Schryver said:

    Would it be possible to include the chords for Guitar above the piano music.

    thank You

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