The work to create this hymnal began in 2013 with the question, "How can we create a hymnal that is useful to the church for at least the next 20 years?" The result is a compilation of conservation Presbyterian hymns, including new hymns written since the Trinity Hymnal was published in 1973 such as, Keith Getty, the RUF Songbook, as well as Baptist, Episcopal, and Lutheran hymnals, and many more. Our aim in using a wide array of sources was to create a hymnal representative of a wide array of styles and historical influences.
The selection of hymns were chosen based upon their contribution to a robust worship of the living God. In other words, we sought hymns that were consistent with a reformed biblical worldview, would contribute to the discipleship of all worshippers, and could be easily learned and sung by the majority of the congregants.
Many individuals worked towards the completion of this hymnal. Among those were Richard Cain, Grace Knight, Robert Liddon, Samuel Metzger, Marcia Smith, Gabriel Statom, Robert Sutton, and Sanders Willson. Additional editorial input was given by Todd Alexander, Virginia Atkinson, Calvin Ellis, Mary Lawrence Flinn, Christy Haddad, Nicole Jones, Sharron Lyon, Robb Roaten, George Robertson, and Nathan Skinner. Topical and scripture indices were created by Charles King. Allen Tuten was our music engraver and also provided several new arrangements. We are tremendously grateful for your dedicated service to create a hymnal we pray will edify the saints as they worship God together in spirit and in truth. Amen!