liturgy

Glory to God Liturgy FAQ

This document provides answers to frequently asked questions about the liturgy that will appear in Glory to God, the 2013 Presbyterian hymnal.

Great God of Every Blessing (Gambrell)

This hymn for the Calvin Jubilee (1509-2009), based on Calvin’s motto (“I offer you my heart, Lord”), was written by David Gambrell.

People of the Lord (Scheer)

This World Alliance of Reformed Churches official hymn for the Calvin Jubilee (1509-2009) was written by Greg Scheer.

Ten Commandments

Explore a Reformation-era worship practice by singing a metrical setting of the Ten Commandments to a sixteenth century Genevan tune; text by David Gambrell.

Apostles’ Creed (Genevan Psalm 42)

Explore a Reformation-era worship practice by singing a metrical setting of the Apostles’ Creed to a sixteenth century Genevan tune; text by David Gambrell.

Calvin Service for the Lord’s Day

This worship service for Reformation Day is adapted from John Calvin’s Form of Church Prayers, first published in Geneva (1542) and Strasbourg (1545); prepared by Rev. John Bush of Decatur,… Read more »

Biblical Confessional Worship Church

These excerpts from Scripture and the confessions address the subject of the church. They may be used for Affirmations of Faith following the proclamation of the Word.