Originally published September 2011 | ||
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Similar Hymns and Psalms, Mission Praise, New English Hymnal, The Methodist Worship, Together in Song | ||
Singing the Faith is the current authorised hymn book of the Methodist Church of Great Britain, first published in 2011.
The decision to produce a new hymn book was taken at the Methodist Conference of 2009. Since the publication of the previous authorised hymn book, Hymns and Psalms, in 1983, many new hymns and songs had appeared reflecting current concerns and forms of expression. The objective was to produce a book that represented both modern and traditional hymnody while reflecting the doctrines, beliefs and emphases of Methodism in the 21st century. The opportunity was taken to remove non-inclusive language, especially by using gender-neutral language as far as possible.
Of the 790 hymns, 89 were written by Charles Wesley (1707–88), brother of John Wesley, the founder of Methodism. The most represented hymnwriter of the 20th and 21st centuries is John L. Bell (b. 1949), who has 43 hymns included.
Singing the Faith Plus is an electronic hymn resource 'designed to support and complement the ... hymn book'.