The Hymn Question Before Our Synod (2)

We were discussing the hymn question as it was before our last Synod. Those that argued against the motion to adopt hymns to be sung in our churches objected that there was no need of hymns for the simple reason that there is sufficient material in our present psalter for almost every occasion. It was granted that this is not the case with respect to the resurrection of Christ and the doctrine of the Holy Spirit as He was poured out on the day of Pentecost. As to the latter, the Psalter has a...