GS 2010 art 136

GS 2010 Article 136 – Hymn: O God, Great Father, Lord and King

1.          Material

  • 1.1        Letter from Langley (8.3.J.31).
  • 1.2        SCBP Report, Section Four, 10.3.II.13 (8.2.j).

2.          Observations

  • 2.1        This hymn is a baptism hymn.
  • 2.2        There are currently no baptism hymns in the Book of Praise.
  • 2.3        The SCBP proposes that this hymn not be included in the Book of Praise.
  • 2.4        Langley observes that it would be good to include more baptism hymns in the Book of Praise.

3.          Considerations

  • 3.1        While it may well be true that it would be good to include more baptism hymns in the Book of Praise, that does not provide grounds for including this particular baptism hymn in the Book of Praise.
  • 3.2        Langley has not interacted with the grounds given by the SCBP for the exclusion of this hymn.

4.          Recommendation

That Synod decide to approve the recommendation of the SCBP that Augment Hymn # 13 O God Great Father Lord and King not be included in the Book of Praise.

ADOPTED