How To Use Scripture Songs In Traditional Worship

Scripture songs may be integrated into traditional approaches to planning a worship service in ways that will enliven the service without disrupting its logical order and flow. The suggestions that follow may help you make Scripture songs a more meaningful part of your worship liturgy. 1. Use a short Scripture song as a "frame" around another psalm or hymn, similar to the alleluia frames found in Psalms 103106. The following Scripture songs also make good "frames": "He Is Lord" "Rejoice in the Lord Always" "Our God Reigns" (refrain only) Be sure that the Scripture song and its companion psalm or hymn are in the same key or in a suitably related key that permits direct transition from one song to the other; transpose one of the songs if necessary. 2. Choose a Scripture song just as you choose other psalms and hymns-paying careful attention to its place in the liturgy and to the season of the church calendar. Note how the following songs fit into the liturgy: "This Is the Da…