And Jesus Said
Parables in Song

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"After the 'hymn explosion' of the past generation, often based closely on Scripture, we are witnessing an even deeper 'explosion' of new lyrics that rise directly from Scripture itself. This excellent collection of texts by many of the best writers of our day illumine anew Jesus' teaching on what 'the kingdom of God is like.'" -- Emily Brink, a Senior Research Fellow of the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship

Review
"With the advent of the Eucharistic Three Year Lectionary (recently revised), the Biblical resources for the Liturgy of the Word were vastly enriched. However, with this came a very obvious need for additional hymnody, responding to the wide expanse of Biblical themes found in these readings. Fortunately, this need has been addressed over the years by the enthusiastic response of English-speaking poets around the world. The contents of recently revised denominational hymnals and hymnal supplements reflect their work.

Most recent of these supplements is And Jesus Said: Parables in Song edited by Richard Leach and David P. Schaap. Fifty-five entries by nine poets, with tunes by 24 composers and arrangers, include texts by Rae E. Whitney and Carl Davw and tunes by Russell Schulz, David Ashley White, and Rae Whitney, to name only a few. Prominent among their works are fresh arrangements of 18th and 19th-century American folk hymn tunes and folk tunes from England, Ireland, Latvia, Norway, and Scotland. A comprehensive index of scriptural references will greatly assist in the integration of these new works into the liturgy.” Ray Glover, Journal of the Association of Anglican Musicians, April 2009.