Baptist Bible College - Tower Yearbook (Clarks Summit, PA)

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THE FOLK-HYMN SINGERS The A Cappella choir, which has for the past decade toured the East and Mid- West, has been reorganized into a smaller ensemble known as the Folk Hymn Singers, a more informal group reflecting the spirit of the earlier tradition of madrigal singing. Instead of madrigals, however, they specialize in folk hymns and spiritual songs of the Baptist tradition. Besides having uniquely beautiful tunes, the texts of their time- honored songs are deeply spiritual and moving. The revival of interest in folk music and especially in that of the English-speak- ing peoples has not been overlooked by the churches. Tunes marked traditional are to be found in the hymnals of almost all denominations, the study of this wealth of material presents a challenge to research. Their repertoire also includes special arrangements of more recent hymns as well as some selctions of greater musical complexity. The desire of the Folk Hymn Singers is to exalt the honor of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to be a witness to the world. What wonderous love is this That caused the Lord of Bliss To bear the dreadful curse for my soul? When I was sinking down Beneath God's righteous frown Christ laid aside His crown for my soul. And when from death I'm free I'll sing and joyful be And through eternity I'll sing on! Arthur B. Scott, Director -. 'V-'ii it in VY - 4 ' 1 ff Q. vgfl ul.: I U 1 11 V 'I' ' ni.: All-1.4 wl.4.4txl:.At!l:1 :1l S::- lg- A::,, , - :Q vl- ll --all ml---I-H 'll-'lj I v'- LQ Y'l-l- H ,,,, - 'Lax S ' - LIYTI1-L1 vw: ff -- C - el'

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Miss CHARLTON MRS I KOONS MR. LIGHTNER MR. BENEDICT MISS VERMILYA MR,

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