The Hymn Makers - Songs From The Redemption Hymnal

Published Thursday 25th August 2011
The Hymn Makers - Songs From The Redemption Hymnal
The Hymn Makers - Songs From The Redemption Hymnal

STYLE: Hymnody
RATING 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8
OUR PRODUCT CODE: 95312-17057
LABEL: Kingsway KMCD3090
FORMAT: CD Album
RELEASE DATE: 2010-08-16
RRP: £1.00

Reviewed by Clive McLaren

The Hymn Makers series has produced numerous albums of hymns and this latest package ties up with the new edition of the Redemption Hymnal. It is a fine example of Kingsway's professional standards, not only in its selection of hymns but also in producing an excellent booklet offering a précis history about Pentecostal hymnody. The songs featured here are listed with the Hymnal number, tune, and composer. There is also a short history of each composer with bibliography of source material. What also impresses me is the wonderful poetry within the lyrics; Indeed "Dear Lord And Father Of Mankind" began as a poem by John Greenleaf Whittier in 1872. George Matheson's "O Love That Will Not Let Me Go" is beautifully written, rich in hope arising out of personal trials. "Breathe On Me Breath Of God" is a heart's cry for holiness by its author Edwin Hatch, which is still an anointed prayer for believers today. The renditions here by the Scottish Festival Singers conducted by Ian McCrorie at Old St Pauls Church, Edinburgh are adequate; the packaging superlative.

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Product Description

This album is a treasured collection of some of the most cherished songs of the past. Birthed in the period in the church’s life where social inequalities were challenged, where great outpourings of the Holy Spirit were experienced, and where growth was significant, this collection of hymns speaks of power, intimacy and urgency in ways that are vital for us to hear today.

First published in 1951, the Redemption Hymnal drew together songs that were the result of a two-decade period of growth and change within the church worldwide. Pentecostalism had been born, and a thirst for the Holy Spirit was widespread.

Reader Comments

Posted by James Meadowcroft in New Port Richey Florida USA @ 14:49 on Dec 2 2017

We used the Redemption Hymnal at Elim Bible Institute in Lima New York. As a student I came to love this book and it's hymns. In an age of Rock and Role and sloppy agape,that has infested the modern church, it is refreshing to know that these truly worshipful tunes are still available to the serious worshiper. Thank you so much for keeping our Pentecostal traditions alive.



Posted by Revd james kigathi in Nairobi kenya @ 17:20 on Jul 21 2016

Your choir is very inspiring. I would like to get all the cds by this choir. I like music very much. The best is let the fire fall let the fire fall.



Posted by Joel Muita Karanja in Nairobi Kenya @ 05:46 on Apr 5 2015

I would also like to invite this choir to our church here in kenya Nairobi. Is it possible?.God bless you all



Posted by Joel Muita Karanja in Nairobi Kenya @ 05:35 on Apr 5 2015

This choir inspires dairy and I pray that our God gives its members the strenth to be able to inspire more people even the alshabaab who are killing us and indeed christians. I would love to know how I can get all the albums.God bless you all and please pray for us and those who have never met Jesus.



Posted by David MOBIO in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, West Afr @ 19:11 on Sep 13 2010

It's very good...I want to know how to buy these CD in my Country ?



Posted by david swann in Whangamata, New Zealand @ 05:35 on Sep 7 2010

Why dont you show a list of the hymns and songs on the CD in this promo? When I purchase I want to know what I am purchasing
David



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