The Hymn and the Liturgy

Authors

Harold W. Scheibert, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis

Publication Date

5-1-1958

Document Type

Article

Keywords

liturgical hymn, liturgy, worship, lutheran, christian, music, st. augustine, benson, communion

Submission Type

Bible Study; Lecture; Sermon Prep

Abstract

The Lutheran Church is a liturgical church. It is in the mainstream of Western Christianity and uses a clearly defined form of the Western Liturgy. The Lutheran Church is also a singing church. Born with it in the 16th century were hymns that are still favorites of Christians everywhere. Lutherans have always used their hymns in their public liturgical worship. They still do so today. There must therefore be a relationship between the hymn and the liturgy. The hymns ought to have the same goal as the liturgy and the liturgy as the hymns. Specifically the hymns used with the liturgy ought to be "liturgical hymns." Before we discuss in detail 'The Hymn and the Liturgy," we want to be sure that we understand our terms. Therefore we begin by defining the Liturgy, the hymn, and finally the liturgical hymn.

Disciplines

Liturgy and Worship

Submission Cost

Free

Submission Audience

Laity; Ministers; Scholars

Recommended Citation

Scheibert, Harold W. (1958) "The Hymn and the Liturgy," Concordia Theological Monthly: Vol. 29, Article 26.
Available at: https://scholar.csl.edu/ctm/vol29/iss1/26