# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1944_S288
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288 | Publication Matters

6. That a selection of prayers suitable for children be con-'
tained;

7. That a careful selection be made of a suitable group of
psalms and portions of psalms. | Sr. Joun’s Ev. LuTHERAN Cuircn
"Toronto, CANADA :

Ernest Haun, President
ACTION :

The following two resolutions brought in by. Committee 9 were
adopted: oo

1. Wuereas, There exists (especially when viewed from the
educational angle) a need for the publication of a suitable book
containing hymns, carols, prayers, etc. written for children of the
primary school age; and ’

' Wuereas, Synod’s Board of Christian Education has begun
work on the publication of a book containing material of this kind
- for use in the primary classes of Christian day schools, Sunday
schools, and other agencies of Christian education; therefore be it’ -

Resolved, That the Board of Christian Education be instructed
to continue its work in consultation with the Committee on
Hymnology and Liturgics, and to publish the proposed book at
an early date. ,

2. Wuereas, It is highly desirable, yes necessary, that the chil-
dren of the Church become acquainted with The Lutheran Hymnal
_ as early as possible; therefore be it

- Resolved

a. That The Lutheran Hymnal continue to serve the children
beyond primary age and that no special hymnal for children be
authorized; and ;

b. That the Board of Christian Education be instructed to
publish a brief manual containing suggestions for the best use of
the material in The Lutheran Hymnal with children’s groups. -

Word Edition of “The Lutheran Hymnal”
_. (Unprinted Memorials 87 and 88)

The following resolution was submitted by Committee 9 and
adopted: . ,

WHEREAS, There does not exist a sufficient demand for a word
edition of The Lutheran Hymnal; and

_ Wuereas,. The reasons: advanced originally for limiting the.

publication: to the- tune edition ‘are still valid; therefore be it:

Resolved, That Synod do not at this time authorize the publica-
_ tion of a word edition of The Lutheran Hymanal. . ,