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Christian
Classics Ethereal Hymnary: Hymnal Indexes
Tibet - Ian Collinge
Sound the Bamboo - The Sound the Bamboo is a compilation of 315 Hymns and Songs of Faith that are written, composed and translated by Asian musicians. Below are some sample songs from Sound the Bamboo. You are welcomed to use them to enrich your worship experience.
Songs included on the Sound the Bamboo web site are:
Aotearoa-New Zealand - He Came Singing Love [SB205]
Aotearoa-New Zealand - Son of God, Whose Heart is Peace [SB60]
Australia - Marriage Song [SB169]
Bangladesh - Glory be to You, O God [SB19]
Burma - Come, O Come, Let Us Praise Parent God [SB1]
Cambodia - Now My Heart is Sure that Jesus Lives [SB312]
China - Amen [SB108]
China - God, We Praise You for this LORD's Day [SB13]
Hong Kong - God is Here as We Your People Meet [SB49]
India - Give Us Light [SB58]
India - O Praise the Lord [SB15]
Indonesia - O Lord God, Set My Feet on the Way [SB67]
Indonesia - O LORD, Our God [SB123]
Laos - Dear Friends, We're One [SB311]
Japan - Come, Semell the Scent of Sweet Wild Flowers [SB52]
Korea - Come Now, O Prince of Peace [SB241]
Malaysia - O LORD, Our God, Have Mercy on Us [SB125]
Nepal - Oh! What a Lovely Day [SB138]
Pakistan - Have Mercy on Us, LORD [SB120]
Papua New Guinea - O Come, All Ye People [SB4]
Philippines - In Great Thanksgiving [SB31]
Philippines - In the Lands of Asia [SB263]
Philippines - O Many People of All Lands [SB21]
Philippines - We Believe [SB45]
Singapore - Call Me by My Name [SB265]
Sri Lanka - My Soul Doth Magnify the LORD [SB103]
Taiwan - Christ Our Peace [SB262]
Taiwan - For the Bread Which You Have Broken [SB85]
Taiwan - Hope for the Children [SB260]
Thailand - Come and Worship God with Songs of Praise [SB2]
Vietnam - O LORD, Show Your Mercy [SB302]
Brazilian hymnals
For more info contact: Dr. Abe Caceres - drabe@worldhousemusic.com
World
House Music
Worldhouse@aol.com
P.O. Box 080199
Milwaukee, WI 53208 Tel: (414) 444-4447
Fax: (414) 444-4485
Come Holy Spirit - words and sound
International Choral Collection
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HALLE, HALLE: WE SING THE WORLD 'ROUND
C. Michael Hawn, compiler
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This book contains 36 songs from Africa, Latin America and Asia. These can
be done by both congregations and choirs, and represent a variety of Christian
communities. Author and Compiler, Halle, Halle: We Sing the World Round (Garland,
TX: Choristers Guild, 1999), a global hymnal of 36 songs for children, youth,
and congregation with Teacher's Edition. For more info contact Michael Hawn,
<mhawn@mail.smu.edu>
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Multicultural and International Choral Music
MULTICULTURAL CHRISTIAN HYMNBOOKS, etc.
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MULTICULTURAL HYMNS:
Denise Weber, working at a well-known church in New York City has compiled
a list of multicultural hymns, as well as multicultural worship and liturgy
resources. Hymnals mentioned come from Africa, Asia, Latin America and Oceana.
There is a huge listing of Spanish language materials. Go to
http://www.asan.com/users/dweber/hymns.html
or
http://www.asan.com/users/dweber/orgs.html
NEPAL:
A SONGBOOK UNITES BELIEVERS NATIONWIDE:
Just a few short years ago there were only a handful of believers in this
Hindu nation. One of the incredible chapters of modern missions history is
the way the Lord has swept through Nepal bringing thousands upon thousands
into the kingdom of God. As churches were planted they needed a means to worship.
To help fill this need the Lord united a team of local Christians and missionaries
to attempt an awesome project-putting together a Nepali songbook. The result
is a resource of 593 hymns and choruses, called Kristiya Bhajan. Audio recordings
from known composers were collected. The music, chords, and Nepali text were
input into a state-of-the-art computer notation software program.
The editing and re-editing was very tedious. "What's the status of hymn
346? Verse 2 has too many lines to fit the music. What do we do? What about
# 91? We haven't been able to identify the composer and we have five different
versions of the tune on tape. What do we do?
The final laser printing was a true test of faith due to printer incompatibility,
which required the machines not be turned off. This was nearly impossible
during frequent unplanned electricity cuts. As a result the music printing
went on non-stop for 21 hours, and the completed final printout happened literally
one minute before the next power outage!
Commented the compilers: "The music edition will be useful for standardizing
the way songs are sung, as well as providing a valuable tool for teaching
and uplifting the spirit of worship throughout Nepal and in Nepali communities
around the world."
(For more information about ordering a copy of the Kristiya Bhajan-Music Edition,
contact Karen Knisely at knisely@umn.mos.com.np, or Miriam Ramse, at ramse@juno.com).
To contact the main supplier of the hymnals, contact the publisher:
Loknath Manaen
<samdan@bardan.wlink.com.np>
TELEGU LANGUAGE HYMNAL:
There is a Telegu language hymnal available which includes some indigenous
hymns. However, the hymnal only has the words so far. According to the Pastor
(in India)., all of the melodies for the songs are already well known by the
people in the congregations. Thus, there is no need for notes. Also, the cost
of the hymnal would be greater if musical notes were added. When Alvar Helmes
visitsed the church in India in 1998, drums were used to accompany the singing
of the hymns. All of the hymns were memorized until this hymnal was printed.
Several churches had keyboards, but the melodies they played on them were
very, very simple since the players did not have any musical background. Perhaps
there are some of you that might be able to help them get music written for
these songs, as well? And perhaps one of your churches would be interested
in helping to fund the new hymnals which could also include the musical score?
Hymnals are free of charge but they would ask that postage expenses be covered.
Please contact Alvar Helmes to order: 27307 NE 85th Ct., Battle Ground, WA 98604 Fax: 360-666-6861 Email: ironbelt@integrityonline.com
Information about a Hmong Hymnbook
TURKMENISTAN:
SONGBOOK HELPS UNITE THE BELIEVERS:
This Central Asian nation is just emerging with believers forming into the
several small fellowships. A landmark event resulted with the release of the
first ever Turkmen songbook a few years ago. Now churches and mission representatives
in the area have united to re-edit the songbook. Plans are in place to record
the songs as well. The distribution of the song materials in places like Turkmenistan
provide a means to unite and give a common identity to the scattered groups
of believers there.
(As reported by a missionary working in the area).