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THE COMMUNION-HYMN SINGING

STREET RHYTHMS
07-11-2016

*THE COMMUNION-HYMN SINGING*

In our churches, communion is administered at a specific section of the liturgy; some even do it on specific days.

While we observe this sacrament, songs (mostly hymns) are sung to accompany it.

The communion hymns are sung congregationally, led by the choir. However, most of the congregation don't actually sing, they either follow the choir (by reading the lyrics), or meditate while they wait for their turn to go for the communion.

It is very important to note that in addition to the significance of the performance and ministration of communion hymns, the period creates an avenue for choirs to perform the hymns with variations; wrongly sung hymns can be learnt and sung correctly too. New hymns can even be introduced to the congregation during this section; as well as new hymn tunes.

Surprisingly, most choristers don't help to utilize some of these opportunities; even if the leader or conductor has knowledge of them.

*Some stir at the congregation in queue, from head to toe. Their sights don't miss anybody who rises from the back, walking to the front, but they miss the conductor who is right in front of them.*

The conductors conducts and only a few, who are watching the conductor, respond.
And so the opportunities given us during this part of the service are under utilized.

We also have to note that inasmuch as we would want to utilize some of these opportunities, we shouldn't go off the service, but be in tune with the service.

Kingsley J.E.K Acheampong
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