African American Heritage Hymnal

Delores Carpenter, Rev Nolan E. Williams, JR.

GIA Publications, Incorporated, 2001 - Music - 1104 pages

Eight years of inspired work by a committee of more than 30 musicians and pastors, all leaders in African American worship and gospel music, have resulted in this compendium representing the common repertoire of African American churches across the United States. For the first time in an African American hymnal, traditional hymns and songs are notated to reflect performance practices found in the oral tradition of the black church in America. At a time when such traditions are falling victim to modern technology, this book strives to preserve this rich heritage for future generations. Presented are litanies for “Fifty-Two Sundays of Worshipful Celebration” outlining an African American church year, including such special days as Martin Luther King Sunday, Elders’ Day, Mother’s Day, and Men’s Day. Also included are 52 responsive scripture readings from the Old and New Testaments and an extensive index that includes scriptural and thematic cross-references.

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GIA Publications, more known for Catholic music, published this exhaustive resource for Black Protestant churches. The hymns run the gamut from modern praise music to Isaac Watts and John Wesley, with ...

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Contents

• Anointing: 1
• Covenant: 7
• The Coming of the Lord: 13
• The POOr: 19
• Humility: 25
• Marriage: 32
• Power: 38
• Repentance: 44
• LITANY PRAYER5 FOR THE BLACK CHURCH YEAR: 53
• Revival: 94
• Being Single: 95
• Black Colleges: 96
• Interfaith: 97
• Black Literature: 98
• Thanksgiving: 99
• Advent: 100
• Stewardship: 101
• Christmas: 102
• Kwanzaa: 103
• Watch Night Service: 104
• God our Father: 105
• His Adoration and Praise: 107
• His Majesty and Power: 124
• His Guidance and Care: 127
• His Works in Creation: 142
• His Love Mercy and Goodness: 142
• His Constant Faithfulness: 149
• His Abiding Presence: 159
• Jesus Christ 171 His Adoration and Praise: 171
• His First Coming: 187
• His Second Coming: 191
• His Birth: 197
• His Epiphany: 216
• His Life and Ministry: 221
• His Triumphal Entry: 224
• His Redemptive Works: 229
• His Cross: 239
• His Cleansing Blood: 255
• His Grace Love and Mercy: 269
• His Resurrection: 275
• His Ascension and Reign: 288
• His Name: 290
• His Abiding Presence: 308
• The Holy Spirit: 312
• His Guidance and Comfort: 313
• His Power and Breath: 316
• His Abiding Presence: 321
• The Trinity: 327
• The Word of: 332
• The Church: 337
• Salvation Invitation and Acceptance: 344
• Salvation Repentance and Forgiveness: 357
• Assurance Trust and Confidence: 369
• Commitment and Consecration: 386
• Aspiration: 403
• Faith and Hope: 404
• Comfort and Encouragement: 420
• Prayer Intercession and Petition: 435
• Holiness and Purity: 461
• Stewardship Service and Ministry: 464
• Provision and Leading: 469
• Spiritual Warfare: 476
• Inner Peace and: 491
• Testimony Witness and Praise: 501
• Family and Home: 516
• Healing: 524
• Thanks and Gratitude: 529
• Freedom: 539
• Discipleship: 547
• Renewal: 568
• Love for Jesus: 572
• Life Everlasting: 582
• Special Times and Seasons: 606
• Childrens Hymns: 611
• Opening of Service: 626
• Closing of Service Benedictions: 632
• Service Music: 644
• Baptism: 672
• Communion: 679
• Acknowledgments: 687
• Addresses of Copyright Holders: 688
• Scripture Passages Related to Hymns: 689
• Responsive Reading Index: 690
• Litanies Scripture Index: 691
• Black History Index: 692
• Topical Index: 693
• Index of Composers Authors and Sources: 694
• Metrical Index of Tunes: 695
• Tune Index: 696
• Index of First Lines and Common Titles: 697

About the author

Rev. Dr. Delores Carpenter is professor of religious education at Howard University School of Divinity and senior pastor of Michigan Park Christian Church in Washington, DC. Rev. Nolan E. Williams Jr. is assistant director of music ministries at Metropolitan Baptist Church. They both live in Washington, DC.

Bibliographic information

• Title: African American Heritage Hymnal
• Editors: Delores Carpenter, Rev Nolan E. Williams, JR.
• Publisher: GIA Publications, Incorporated, 2001
• ISBN: 1579991246, 9781579991241
• Length: 1104 pages
• Subjects: Music / Printed Music / General; Music / Religious / Gospel; Music / Religious / Hymns; Religion / Sermons / General