tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329600504016968888.post8773700477261408395..comments2024-03-27T15:47:46.091-05:00Comments on Pastoral Meanderings: Sing Me to Heaven....Pastor Petershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10653554256101480140noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329600504016968888.post-86312909962873221552011-06-26T16:08:17.555-05:002011-06-26T16:08:17.555-05:00The literal translation of the Russian word for “r...The literal translation of the Russian word for “requiem” is “singing off.” Although the Orthodox Church in America is quite different with regard to the joyful proclamation of the Gospel than their ancestor in Russia, this ancient “singing off” contains more confident joy than the church in Russia proclaims to its members on a daily basis. There are many “Hallelujahs”, something that is not quite common in our services. The music is four part acapella harmony, beautiful in its simplicity. I copied a recording of it I bought around 1970 on to a cassette – the last time I played it was this morning on the way to church.<br /><br />Peace and Joy!<br />George A. MarquartAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329600504016968888.post-31639318623633040472011-06-25T21:03:26.148-05:002011-06-25T21:03:26.148-05:00Kathy and I were married at the seminary chapel at...Kathy and I were married at the seminary chapel at Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary, just after the fall classes ended. Therefore, we were deep in the Advent season. "Rejoice, Rejoice, "Believers" was, and is, a great processional hymn for an Advent Wedding.Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13013921386098199810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329600504016968888.post-60512350822862626792011-06-25T19:11:06.850-05:002011-06-25T19:11:06.850-05:00For my parish, a funeral or a wedding must meet th...For my parish, a funeral or a wedding must meet the same standards for music as are required for a Sunday morning. If it is not in the Hymnal, it is very doubtful that we are going to accept it, particularly if it is modern. These are times when we come before God, just as we do on Sunday, and there is no reason we should accept any different musical standards for these times. -- Fr. DDr.Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18360786634583725263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329600504016968888.post-50588379924284715522011-06-25T15:58:22.602-05:002011-06-25T15:58:22.602-05:00"families often bring in soloists to
sing for..."families often bring in soloists to<br />sing for us" Not all soloists will<br />be singing pop hits or broadway<br />musical pieces, or country western<br />tear jerkers. There are some high<br />quality soloists in Lutheran circles<br />who sing high quality hymns and<br />anthems to bring dignity to our<br />weddings and funerals. Don't make<br />generalizations that insult our<br />Lutheran parishes with high quality<br />music programs.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329600504016968888.post-43881130925234433092011-06-25T10:14:06.826-05:002011-06-25T10:14:06.826-05:00What a good thought, singing even in grief is so u...What a good thought, singing even in grief is so uplifting. At the funeral of our son I was so grief stricken that I could not sing but the congregatioal singing touched my heart. Thank you God for the songs of believersAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329600504016968888.post-3966446365724191492011-06-25T09:24:46.881-05:002011-06-25T09:24:46.881-05:00You're right, we don't sing enough at thes...You're right, we don't sing enough at these occasions. My brother got married last week and we sang "Thine the Amen" and "We Praise You and Acknowledge You". It was great!Tomnoreply@blogger.com