Session Description
The form of liturgy, that is, how the elements of worship are ordered, can contribute significant meaning to our worship. The form of this evening's hymn festival challenges us to grow in our understanding of God as we celebrate the truths of Epiphany through scripture and song. In preparation for worship, consider the meaning suggested by the form of this evening's liturgy.
This week marks the first week of Epiphany–the season of the Church Year in which we celebrate Christ's manifestation to the entire world. But the incarnation of Christ is only one of several manifestations of God to us. Tonight we sing of the epiphanies of our God throughout all of redemptive history. For our God is a God of time, our help in all ages.
The lessons come from the eloquent pen of the prophet Isaiah. The poignancy of these poetic texts captures the profound mystery of God's revelations to us. The beauty of these texts, now illuminated by the finest of Christian hymns, inspire the truest epiphanic joy. Let all people praise Him at His appearing!
Conference Title
1990 Calvin Symposium on Worship
Event Date
1-12-1990
Event Type
Worship Service/Concert
Type (recording/text)
Text
Service Type
Concert/Festival
Subject Area
Music
Keywords:
hymn festival, music
Recommended Citation
Hancock, Gerre and Mustert, Merle R., "O God, Our Help in Ages Past: A Festival of Hymns for Epiphany" (1990). Symposium on Worship Archive. 1.
https://digitalcommons.calvin.edu/uni-cicw-symposium/1990/allitems/1
O God, Our Help in Ages Past: A Festival of Hymns for Epiphany
The form of liturgy, that is, how the elements of worship are ordered, can contribute significant meaning to our worship. The form of this evening's hymn festival challenges us to grow in our understanding of God as we celebrate the truths of Epiphany through scripture and song. In preparation for worship, consider the meaning suggested by the form of this evening's liturgy.
This week marks the first week of Epiphany–the season of the Church Year in which we celebrate Christ's manifestation to the entire world. But the incarnation of Christ is only one of several manifestations of God to us. Tonight we sing of the epiphanies of our God throughout all of redemptive history. For our God is a God of time, our help in all ages.
The lessons come from the eloquent pen of the prophet Isaiah. The poignancy of these poetic texts captures the profound mystery of God's revelations to us. The beauty of these texts, now illuminated by the finest of Christian hymns, inspire the truest epiphanic joy. Let all people praise Him at His appearing!