t in my own life hymns have played a very important role in my spiritual education process, as well as giving me a sense of fellowship with those around me. Congregationalism has the living Christ as the center of every congregation. In order to worship Him in a context of holiness and purity, we must focus on Him alone. The hymns sung in the church all ow for this to become a reality, as they proclaim the message of Christ and reach the mission of the Congregational Church, to place Christ alone at the center of everything. Many people may still believe that hymns are a waste of time, but in the Congregational Church environment, they are still greatly revered, and used for worship. My whole spiritual life can be we grounded in these closing words, from one of my all time favorite hymns, "He lives! He lives! Christ Jesus lives today! He walks with me and talks with me along life's narrow ways." The use of hymns in the worship of Christ allows me to be jubilant as I proclaim that my Savior lives in me today. Without the backing of these words, and the fellowship that they create, the congregational Church would probably not be as strong as it is today. Next time you are in a church setting that emphasizes the singing of hymns, do not grumble for the benefits and importance of them are far greater than the downfalls. ...
