I think it is funny

[Robert]

I feel the struggle.

[Robert]

For JohnL.

[ohio jones]

Speaking of third verses:

Zondervan Publishing announced a new hymnal today that they hope will appeal to all age groups.

“Our new Third Verse Hymnal contains all your favorite hymns, but only the third verse and chorus,” said Zondervan spokeswoman Charlotte Williams.

“Most people have never sung the third verse of any hymn. Certainly, most – if not all – Baptists and Methodists have skipped the third verse for at least the last 50 years.”

Zondervan believes that their new hymnal will appeal to almost everyone. “Baby Boomers and the older generation will love the familiarity of the melody while learning new words to their favorite hymns. And since it’s just the third verse and chorus, if you repeat it 17 or 18 times, Millenials and the younger generation will believe it’s a brand new Chris Tomlin song. This songbook can’t miss!”

[JohnL]

For JohnL.

Ain’t that the truth! Camp meetings were the only time that verses 3-6 ever got sung.

[JoyE]

For JohnL.

Ain’t that the truth! Camp meetings were the only time that verses 3-6 ever got sung.

Not true of Baptist churches I've attended. Ours sings all the verses, usually. And in the nursing homes, my sister and I pick verses that reflect the most truth. (Not like "With each breath I whisper, 'I adore thee.' ")

[JohnL]

For JohnL.

Ain’t that the truth! Camp meetings were the only time that verses 3-6 ever got sung.

Not true of Baptist churches I've attended. Ours sings all the verses, usually. And in the nursing homes, my sister and I pick verses that reflect the most truth. (Not like "With each breath I whisper, 'I adore thee.' ")

Yep, those were probably the Baptists that have shorter sermons.

[Robert]

[Robert]

[Robert]

I think this goes for several of us here.

[JohnL]