Can We Not Mourn with Those Who Mourn?

The book of Psalms is full of laments, but our church services today are overwhelmingly dominated by praise songs. Why the difference? This article examines the problem, calls for a song selection that opens its arms to the suffering, and offers some powerful, positive modern examples.

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Main Author: Riggans, Walter (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Paternoster Periodicals 2021
In: Evangelical review of theology
Year: 2021, Volume: 45, Issue: 2, Pages: 141-151
IxTheo Classification:HB Old Testament
RC Liturgy
Further subjects:B Laments in the Bible
B Worship
B Bible. Psalms
B HYMNS; History & criticism
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Summary:The book of Psalms is full of laments, but our church services today are overwhelmingly dominated by praise songs. Why the difference? This article examines the problem, calls for a song selection that opens its arms to the suffering, and offers some powerful, positive modern examples.
ISSN:0144-8153
Contains:Enthalten in: Evangelical review of theology