Ideal for use with choirs and worship teams, it supports congregational melodies. Spiral bound so it lies flat in music folders or on music stands. Many unison melodies are expanded into 2-, 3-, and 4-part harmony. Also included are entire musical arrangements - including descants and optional endings - and stanzas for the Pew Edition selections that contain only the refrain. Choirs can turn songs from The Faith We Sing into anthems. Singer's Edition coordinates with both the Accompaniment and Simplified Editions and can be used with the MIDI and CD Editions.

This essential tool contains introduction and acknowledgments, informative articles, and commentary (history, when, and how to use) for all 284 songs. Also includes a sample order of worship, copyright information, modulation charts, medley suggestions, a 3-year lectionary, and numerous indexes. Cover includes the United Methodist Cross & Flame emblem.

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