“Come, Christians, Join to Sing”
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“Come, Christians, Join to Sing” The composer of the tune MADRID is unknown, but David Evans, who arranged and harmonized the tune, was one of the leading Welsh musicians of his era. Though it was conceived to be sung only by children, the hymn quickly became popular with Christians of all ages. As children learn this hymn, remind them that it is important that all believers join their voices together to sing God’s praise. KIDPages Use these pages: • With children who arrive early • In a small learning group • As a take-home page (If a page is sent home, suggest that parents and children work on the puzzle together.) What Is a Gymanfa Ganu? Use this story to guide children to understand the cultural setting from which this hymn was born. Hymn Meaning Matchup Use this page to help children learn the meaning of key terms in this hymn. “Come, Christians, Join to Sing” Harmony Map Perform this chart with Boomwhackers®, bells, or handchimes. O Come, Let Us Sing! Dramatic Reading Enlist and rehearse two readers to present this dramatic reading from Psalm 95 before singing the hymn. What is a Gymanfa Ganu? Answers: 1. Welsh 2. Hymn singing 3. David Evans 4. Christian Bateman 5. “Come, Children, Join to Sing” Hymn Meaning Matchup Answers:
Transcript of “Come, Christians, Join to Sing”
“Come, Christians, Join to Sing”The composer of the tune MADRID is unknown, but David Evans, who arranged and harmonized the tune, was one of the leading Welsh musicians of his era. Though it was conceived to be sung only by children, the hymn quickly became popular with Christians of all ages. As children learn this hymn, remind them that it is important that all believers join their voices together to sing God’s praise.
KIDPagesUse these pages: • With children who arrive early• In a small learning group• As a take-home page (If a page is sent home,
suggest that parents and children work on the puzzle together.)
What Is a Gymanfa Ganu?Use this story to guide children to understand the cultural setting from which this hymn was born.
Hymn Meaning MatchupUse this page to help children learn the meaning of key terms in this hymn.
“Come, Christians, Join to Sing” Harmony MapPerform this chart with Boomwhackers®, bells, or handchimes.
O Come, Let Us Sing! Dramatic ReadingEnlist and rehearse two readers to present this dramatic reading from Psalm 95 before singing the hymn.
What is a Gymanfa Ganu? Answers:1. Welsh2. Hymn singing3. David Evans4. Christian Bateman5. “Come, Children, Join to Sing”
Hymn Meaning Matchup Answers:
PRAISE AND ADORATION
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1. Come, Chris tians, join to sing Al le lu ia! A men!2. Come, lift your hearts on high; Al le lu ia! A men!3. Praise yet our Christ a gain; Al le lu ia! A men!
Loud praise to Christ our King; Al le lu ia! A men!Let prais es fill the sky; Al le lu ia! A men!Life shall not end the strain; Al le lu ia! A men!
Let all, with heart and voice, be fore His throne re joice;Christ is our guide and friend; to us He’ll con de scend;On heav en’s bliss ful shore His good ness we’ll a dore,
praise is His gra cious choice: Al le lu ia! A men!His love shall nev er end: Al le lu ia! A men!sing ing for ev er more, “Al le lu ia! A men!”
WORDS: Christian H. Bateman, 1843 MADRIDMUSIC: Trad. Spanish melody; harm. David Evans, 1927 6.6.6.6 D
Harm. © 1927 from the Revised Church Hymnary, 1927. Reproduced by permission of Oxford University Press.
1. What people group observe the Gymanfa Ganu?______________________________________________________
2. What is the most important part of a Gymanfa Ganu? ______________________________________________________
3. Who arranged and harmonized the tune MADRID?______________________________________________________
4. Who is the author of “Come, Christians, Join to Sing”?______________________________________________________
5. What was the original title of “Come, Christians, Join to Sing”?______________________________________________________
Write the answer in the blank below each question.
A “Gymanfa Ganu” (pronounced cuh-MAN-va GA-nee) is a Welsh gathering for the purpose of
singing. These singing festivals are an important part of Welsh history. They often include soloists, instrumentalists, actors, dancers, and comedians, but hymn singing is always the most important part. Children’s choirs are also included in the festival. One of the most famous Gymanfa Ganu festival leaders was David Evans (1874-1948). He was an organist, music professor, and hymn editor. Evans was a leader in his nation’s music and was one of the outstanding musicians of
his generation. He arranged and wrote the harmony for the tune MADRID, which we sing
with “Come, Christians, Join to Sing.” It began as a Sunday school song for children. The original title,
“Come, Children, Join to Sing,” was changed when the author, Christian Bateman (1813-1889), realized people of all ages loved to sing his hymn. Bateman was a pastor and hymn writer from Scotland and England. This hymn teaches us that we should never be timid with our praise. Like Gymanfa Ganu singers, we should always be ready to lift our voices and sing aloud the praises of Christ, our King!
A “Gymanfa Ganu” (pronounced cuh-MAN-va A “Gymanfa Ganu” (pronounced cuh-MAN-va GA-nee) is a Welsh gathering for the purpose of GA-nee) is a Welsh gathering for the purpose of
with “Come, Christians, Join to Sing.” It began as a Sunday school song for children. The original title,
“Come, Children, Join to Sing,” was changed when the
Hymn Meaning MatchupEach underlined word has a circle that matches its own special line. Draw a
line between each underlined word and its matching circle to learn the meaning of the word.
Latin word which means Praise the Lord.
Greek word for Messiah which
means Anointed
One.
Christ is our Ruler, Master,
and Lord. He is the boss of
our lives.
The name givento followers of Jesus, first used in Acts 11:26.
Psalm 33:1 says the Lord deserves the praise of His
righteous people.
A seat where a ruler sits, representing power.
Hebrew word that
means Let it be so.
Come, Christians, join to sing
Alleluia! Amen!
Loud praise to Christ our King;
Alleluia! Amen!
Let all, with heart and voice,
before His throne rejoice;
praise is His gracious choice:
Alleluia! Amen!
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Harmony Map“Come, Christians, Join to Sing”“Come, Christians, Join to Sing”
Harmony Map
A color version for Boomwhackers® is available on the Enhanced CD.
Dramatic Reading
Reader 1: O come, let us sing to the Lord! Reader 2: Let us make a joyful noise to the Rock of our salvation!
Reader 1: Let us come before His presence with thanksgiving. Reader 2: Let us make a joyful noise to Him with songs of praise!
Reader 1: For the Lord is a great God, and a great King above all gods. Reader 2: In His hand are the deep places of the earth.
Reader 1: The heights and strength of the hills are His also. Reader 2: The sea is His, for He made it.
Reader 1: His hands formed the dry land. Reader 2: O come, let us worship and bow down.
Reader 1: Let us kneel before the Lord our Maker. Reader 2: For He is our God and we are the people of His pasture and the sheep of His hand.
Reader 1: O come, let us sing to the Lord! Reader 2: Let us come before His presence with thanksgiving.
Readers 1 and 2: Let us make a joyful noise to Him with songs of praise!
O Come, Let Us
SING!SING!
