Lutheran Book of Worship (Pew Edition)

Book is in very good condition, better than anticipated. Enjoy used books because I can feel they have been enjoyed by others who have gone on before. There were no marks or tears or damage to the book, just some slight, normal aging. Love the book!

The hymnal was used for Worship service

Nearing 30 years in publication, the green Lutheran Book of Worship (LBW) may have a few worn edges for those volumes that sit in the church pews, but it still remains a solid point of worship sourcing for the Lutherans today just as it was intended back in 1978. I am a relatively new Lutheran, having not been exposed to the predecessor to the green volume, I won't compare the two. I have purchased my own copy for home to help me prepare for those Sundays when I find myself leading in church in the absence of our pastor. This volume is both an inspiration to me and an excellent reference tool. I know some have suggested the book be re-written, but what truly would be changed, it is of Lutheran origin and I am sure any future changes will be subtle in nature, one thing I've learned about becoming a Lutheran is that change comes slowly. This book is broken down into key areas that even for a lay pastor are extremely easy to follow. I sometimes get critical of the music but have come to love it knowing more about its origins. I so appreciate this being in a hardbound cover as well.

Love this little book. I use it a lot and it's a great gift. Contains devotions, prayers and hymns and liturgical stuff. Nice reading.

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This book of worship was in better shape than most for the price. Fast service!

Having been raised and grown through the Litergy of the green book I can't imagine using any other. I don't know about the difference in the Hymns & Litergy between the red and green book, but I'm am moved as much by the traditional like "Amazing Grace", as I am by Barbara Streisand's "The Our Father", or Cristie Laine's (sp?)modern Hymns. I don't care for "Folk" version services, but I don't care for Folk music in general. There is only one particular service that I'm most moved by, as I'm sure most have a preference...that's how God made us :-). My suggestion to anyone "on the fence" should attend a service of both and see what touches your heart through the Holy Spirit. I realize we are each individuals with different likes and dislikes. I could not give a Litergical and/or Hymnal anything but five stars, but I do LOVE this book.

Not the Lutheran book I thought it was. I was hoping for the book we used in the 80’s. It’s ok though.

The Lutheran Book of Worship satisfies formats meeting the Church Calendar and special occasions. It contains a variety of prayers. 122 Psalms are included, but it does not state clearly the Bible version. I am happy to see the major creeds in the front section, unfortunately, not the Chalcedonian Definition. The 569 hymns are standard, some unfamiliar to non-Lutherans. Made for corporate worship, I look forward to using it for my private devotions.

I got my start in the Christian faith in a small, old church with a significant history in the area it (still) stands, and there were copies of this book tucked into the pews, from which we read and sang during services. I'm glad to be able to flip through a copy of my own, as I'm exploring psalmody and sacred music on my own journey with Christ.