Comment on the Report of the Committee on the Question of Introducing Hymns (1)

A word of explanation is first in order. In the words of the committee, "At the Synod of 1928, of the Christian Reformed Church, the question of intro­ducing hymns was brought up." The report informs us that no fewer than nine classes and one consistory had sent in overtures concerning the matter. Some favoring, others opposing and still others merely de­siring a thorough investigation of the matter. Synod placed the matter in the hands of a committee of pre­advise. This committee advised...