Purpose of the Hymnal

Ellen White, cofounder and spiritual leader of our church, noted that “the soul may ascend nearer heaven on the wings, of praise.”—Steps to Christ, p. 104. “Singing,” she said, “. . . is as much an act of worship as is prayer. –Patriarchs of Prophets, p. 594. This hymnal is designed to help Seventh-day Adventists continue this chorus of praise that cheered God’s ancient people, encouraged the early church, powered the Reformation, and brightens the fellowship of those who share the “blessed hope.”