Christian Hymnary
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The Christian Hymnary is a hymnbook used by Mennonite
s and other Anabaptist
groups. It was compiled by John J. Overholt, and published in 1972. Featured in this hymnbook is a compilation of classic hymn
s, Martyr Songs from the Ausbund
, Evangelistic and Gospel Songs and tunes from the Harmonia Sacra
. It is widely used in conservative Mennonite circles.
Mennonite
The Mennonites are a group of Christian Anabaptist denominations named after the Frisian Menno Simons , who, through his writings, articulated and thereby formalized the teachings of earlier Swiss founders...
s and other Anabaptist
Anabaptist
Anabaptists are Protestant Christians of the Radical Reformation of 16th-century Europe, and their direct descendants, particularly the Amish, Brethren, Hutterites, and Mennonites....
groups. It was compiled by John J. Overholt, and published in 1972. Featured in this hymnbook is a compilation of classic hymn
Hymn
A hymn is a type of song, usually religious, specifically written for the purpose of praise, adoration or prayer, and typically addressed to a deity or deities, or to a prominent figure or personification...
s, Martyr Songs from the Ausbund
Ausbund
The Ausbund is the oldest Anabaptist hymnal and one of the oldest Christian song books in continuous use. It is used today by North American Amish congregations.-History:...
, Evangelistic and Gospel Songs and tunes from the Harmonia Sacra
Harmonia Sacra
Harmonia Sacra is a Mennonite shape note hymn and tune book, originally published as A Compilation of Genuine Church Music in 1832 by Joseph Funk ....
. It is widely used in conservative Mennonite circles.