Author: Roy Janssen

GS 1977 ARTICLE 68 – Book of Praise – Hymn Section Committee IV presents: Material -Agenda 8, C, 1, a, 2 – Report Sub-Committee on the Book of Praise. Observations Recommendations Synod decide 1.  Gratefully to acknowledge the work done by the Sub-committee on the Hymn Section. ADOPTED 2. To express agreement with the suggested…

GS 1977 ARTICLE 67 – Contact Christian Reformed Church The discussion on the report of Committee IV re: the contact with the Christian Re­formed Church is continued. The Committee will reconsider its report (see Article 77).

GS 1977 ARTICLE 66 – Re-opening – Acts The meeting is re-opened with the singing of Psalm 56:1, 5. The Acts, Articles 59-65, are read and adopted.

GS 1977 ARTICLE 65 – Re-opening – Adjournment The Chairman requests the singing of Psalm 126:1, 2, he reads Ephesians 3 and asks the LORD for His blessing. The meeting is adjourned and the Advisory Committees meet.

GS 1977 ARTICLE 64 – Adjournment Rev. W. Huizinga requests Synod to sing Psalm 72:1, 9, and leads in thanksgiving. The meeting is adjourned.

GS 1977 ARTICLE 63 – Contact Christian Reformed Church Synod deals with a report of Committee IV on the Contact with the Christian Reform­ed Church. The discussion will be continued (see Article 67).

GS 1977 ARTICLE 62 – Adjournment – Re-opening The meeting is adjourned at 5:00 p.m., and re-opened in the evening with the singing of Psalm 107:1, 17.

GS 1977 ARTICLE 61 – Book of Praise – Hymns The following motion, duly seconded, is discussed: “Synod decide not to increase the number of Hymns.” REJECTED

GS 1977 ARTICLE 60 – Book of Praise Committee IV presented: Material – Agenda 8, C, 1, 2 General Information After the above general information your Committee comes to your assembly with the following: A. Considerations Recommendations Synod decide,

GS 1977 ARTICLE 59 – Re-opening -Acts The Chairman requests the singing of Hymn 42:1, 4. The Acts, Articles 52-58, are read and adopted.