Hymnals

A two-volume set, Lutheran Service Book: Companion to the Hymns presents engaging stories, insightful theological commentary, and encyclopedic historical details for the complete hymnody of Lutheran Service Book. As the culmination of more than a decade of groundbreaking research, the Companion to the Hymns was developed from the study of more than 1,500 primary sources and the work of 127 contributing authors.

Volume 1 (1,680 pages) includes text and tune background, theological and scriptural discussion, usage advice, and exhaustive historical details of original sources for all LSB hymns.

Volume 2 (944 pages) includes biographies for all hymn authors and composers, essays providing a survey of hymnody, and indexes, appendixes, and charts

Features: Two-volume set with slipcase, 656 hymns, 680 biographies, 17 essays (9 historical, 8 topical), 42 music examples, 12 figures, 11 indexes, 3 appendixes, 8 charts,

For nearly eight years, the Commission on Worship has given careful attention to the development of a new hymnal and agenda for congregations and institutions of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod. A rich compilation of Christ-centered services, psalms, hymns, and prayers to nourish the faithful week after week for generations to come. Five Divine Services, Morning Prayer, Evening Prayer, Matins, Vespers, Family Devotions, Luthers Small Catechism, and 635 hymns, songs, and canticles. Beautifully designed cream white paper reduces glare and increases legibility. Classic burgundy leather-like edition with 2 ribbons.

Book by Concordia Publishing House

Pocket-sized hymnals have been beloved keepsakes and resources for generations of Christians. This text-only edition of Lutheran Service Book passes down that tradition to today's churchgoers. The book contains all 150 psalms, every hymn in LSB, the Small Catechism, and the services of daily prayer for individuals and families. This edition is ideal for those who desire a compact, portable hymnal with psalms and hymns for personal devotion or pastoral care. It makes an excellent gift for confirmands, graduates, and new members of the Lutheran congregation.