Hymnals


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Book Title Publisher Actual number of songs,
Weight & Note type		 Pros Cons Comments
Songs of Faith and Praise
Howard Publishing Co.
3117 N. 7th St.
West Monroe, LA 71291-2227
800-858-4109
877
41 oz.
Shaped & Round
Many newer songs
Large user base
Many older songs missing
Many poor arrangements
Not a traditional hymnal
Praise for the Lord
Praise Press
PO Box 40304
Nashville, TN 37204
800-331-5991
990
34 oz.
Shaped Notes only
Both newer and older songs
Uses standard arrangements
Lyric print is a bit small
Best overall hymnal
Hymns for Worship
Guardian of Truth Foundation
420 Old Morgantown Road
Bowling Green, KY 42102
800-428-0121
702
33 oz.
Shaped Notes only
Uses standard arrangements for older songs
Few popular contemporary songs
Good hymnal for churches who like gospel songs only
More to be added
Last update 4/22/2004

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