Chapter I: Front Matter

Handbook to
The Mennonite Hymnary

_By_
Lester Hostetler, B. D.
Coeditor, _The Mennonite Hymnary_

General Conference of the Mennonite Church of North America
Board of Publications
Newton, Kansas
1949

Copyright, 1949, by the General Conference of Mennonites,
Board of Publications
Printed by the Brethren Publishing House, Elgin, Illinois

TO
ALL WHO LOVE THE HYMNS OF THE CHURCH
AND
DESIRE TO SING THEM
WITH
THE SPIRIT AND THE UNDERSTANDING
THIS BOOK
IS DEDICATED
IN
GRATITUDE AND LOVE

CONTENTS

PAGE
PREFACE ix
EXPLANATORY NOTES xi
INTRODUCTION TO OUR HYMNS AND TUNES xii

NOTES ON THE WORDS AND MUSIC OF THE HYMNS
HYMNS
WORSHIP
Praise and Adoration 1-18
Morning 19-27
Evening 28-40
Close of Worship 41-45
GOD THE FATHER
His Majesty and Power 46-47
Maker of Heaven and Earth 48-53
His Love and Mercy 54-64
JESUS CHRIST OUR LORD
His Advent 65-69
His Birth 70-86
His Epiphany 87-91
His Life and Ministry 92-99
His Triumphal Entry 100-101
His Passion 102-112
His Resurrection 113-116
His Ascension 117-124
His Coming Again 125-130
THE HOLY SPIRIT 131-139
THE CHRISTIAN LIFE
The Call of Christ 140-144
Penitence and Confession 145-147
Faith and Vision 148-154
Peace and Joy 155-159
Guidance and Protection 160-169
Love and Gratitude 170-179
Prayer and Communion 180-189
Loyalty and Steadfastness 190-194
Trials and Temptation 195-198
Aspiration and Hope 199-204
Purity and Uprightness 205-211
Consecration and Stewardship 212-220
Service and Brotherhood 221-231
Inner Life 232-239
HYMNS OF COURAGE AND COMFORT 240-259
THE LIFE ETERNAL 260-266
THE KINGDOM OF GOD 267-272
THE CHURCH
General 273-277
The House of God 278-282
The Lord’s Day 283-288
The Holy Scriptures 289-292
The Ministry 293-297
Sacraments and Rites
Consecration of Children 298-300
Baptism of Believers 301-302
The Lord’s Supper 303-311
Marriage 312
Burial of the Dead 313-316
The Communion of Saints 317-319
Church Unity 320-323
CHRISTIAN MISSIONS 324-342
NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL LIFE
The Nation 343-349
World Friendship and Peace 350-357
THE CHRISTIAN HOME AND FAMILY 358-363
SPECIAL SERVICES
Mother’s Day 364
Farewell Service 365
Our Forefathers 366-369
Hospital Sunday 370
Temperance Sunday 371
Labor Day 372-374
THE SEASONS
Harvest and Thanksgiving 375-378
New Year 379-383
Winter 384
Spring 385
Summer 386
Autumn 387
SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES 388-390
YOUTH 391-402