This book was birthed from a mother’s heart who wants her children to love truth. We could sing and learn hymns, connecting the ears and the lips. I want more than that. I want them to heart he words, have the message take deep root in their hearts, and have their lips overflow in praise from a passionate love for their Savior.
I have presented the hymns in this book to go beyond words and music. I want readers to dig into the messages of the songs and to discover more about our great God. When we explore all the aspects of truth in the words of hymns, it will enable us to worship and praise God on a deeper level. Hymn singing will become more than our lips moving in a familiar motion to a recognized tune. It will be an expression of adoration as our heart meditates on the truths learned and worships the One who embodies those truths.
After months of having this project on my heart, it is a joy to announce that it is available for purchase! You can order your copy here.
As I launched the book on social media, I received several questions about the book and it’s intended use. I wanted to be sure to address each of those so that you can glimpse the potential that this book can have as you seek to raise the next generation for Christ!
Questions
What is Great Hymns for Growing Hearts?
This book is a hymn study for parents and teachers to use great hymns of the faith to teach doctrinal truth and the character of God to children.
- Is this a book or a resource?
- I have written it to be a resource. This is not a book that you will read one time, and then put on a shelf. You will pour over this study time and again as you mine the truths from Scripture that these hymns present.
- Is it curriculum for schools?
While we have many who are using this resource in Christian schools, it is not curriculum. There are no worksheets included. It is more of a study. It was primarily designed for home and family use, but I have provided suggestions on how to adapt it to be used in a school our group setting.
- What Bible translation is used?
All Scripture is from the King James Version.
- What part does Christ-honoring music play in the home?
Music is a powerful tool that can create a specific atmosphere in the home. When Christ-honoring music is played, it allows for us to have a home where beauty and truth are intricately woven into the fabric of our family.
- What ages is this geared towards?
I believe that I have written this in a way that makes it adaptable to any age group, but the targeted age would be mid-elementary through high school. Depending on the age of your children, you will have to determine what portions to give more emphasis to. Young children will enjoy the stories behind the writing of the hymns. Older children will be able to have deeper discussions as you work through the Heart Application and Deeper Dive section.
- Is this just for families?
No! This would be a wonderful resource for Christian schools, children’s choirs, youth groups, Sunday school classes, and more!
- Is there a discount code for pastors or Christian school leaders placing a bulk order?
Yes! Email me at nohighercallingpodcast@gmail.com with your church/school name and the number of copies you need to purchase, and I can send you a discount code to use!
- Can an adult glean from this if they are not using it to teach children?
Yes! This study has been so enriching to my life and walk with Christ. It has given my worship and praise a greater depth. It is written for adults to use to teach to children, so you will notice that in the style of writing, especially in the story behind the hymn and the questions in the Heart Application section. But an adult can definitely benefit from this study.
- What hymns are included?
1. Amazing Grace
2. Day by Day
3.Jesus Paid It All
4. God Leads Us Along
5. It Is Well
6. Near the Cross
7. Tis So Sweet to Trust In Jesus
8. Here is Love
9. Come Thou Fount
10. All The Way My Savior Leads Me
11. I Must Tell Jesus
12. God Will Take Care of You
- Do you offer international shipping?
Yes! The cost will be more than US shipping, but it is available!
- Will this be a series?
We’ll see what God has in store for the future, but let’s just say I have really big dreams!!
- How is each hymn study laid out?
It is intended that a week be spent studying through each hymn, so the book will give you 12 weeks worth of hymn study. Each hymn study is divided into 5 days.
Day 1: Introduce the hymn and Scripture memory verse. Read through the words of the hymn and begin learning to sing it.
Day 2: Practice saying the Scripture memory verse and sing through the hymn. Read “The Story Behind the Hymn” section.
Day 3: Practice saying the Scripture memory verse and sing through the hymn. Read the “What Does This Hymn Teach Us About God?” section.
Day 4: Practice saying the Scripture memory verse and sing through the hymn. Go through the Heart application sections.
Day 5: Aim to quote the Scripture memory verse and sing the hymn from memory. Read the “Deeper Dive” section.
- What are the different parts of the Heart Application section?
Question and Answer: Questions taken directly from the words of the hymn, the hymn story, and the character of God section. Each question will have a specific, easy to find answer.
Conversation Staters: These questions are to incite open-ended discussions. There is no right or wrong answer for these. The purpose is to get children to a higher level of thinking as they meditate on the message of the hymn through the lends of Scripture.
A Glimpse into God’s Word: Open your Bibles and discover truth together! I provide Scripture passages to get you started, but you will read through them and go through the Bible study questions on your own.
- What do I hope Great Hymns for Growing Hearts will accomplish?
I believe that teaching hymns in the way presented in this book can have a life-changing impact on the hearts and futures of our children. As we lay a foundation of truth and a knowledge about who God, this will provide a bedrock that God can use in our children’s lives today and every day til Jesus comes!
