Translation of : Jubilate II : church music in worship and renewal.

Foreword : the pilgrimage of a schizophrenic musician -- Introduction : who are the evangelicals? -- General considerations. Music : God's gift to us -- Church music : a functional art -- Church music languages : communication, confusion, and conflict -- Authority and responsibility in church music -- The nature of christian worship in relation to its musical expression -- History of music in Christian worship and renewal. Music and worship in Bible times -- Music in worship and renewal from the second through the 15th centuries -- Music in worship and renewal in Europe in the 16th through the 18th centuries -- Music in worship and renewal in America through the 19th century -- Music in worship and renewal in America in the 20th century -- Practical applications. Worship/music revolution in the late 20th century -- The drama of worship for contemporary believers -- Music in special services of worship, including weddings, funerals, baptisms, and child dedications -- Music in evangelism : proclamation and fellowship -- Music in foreign missions : proclamation and education -- Music for choirs : education and pastoral care -- Music for the congregation -- Music for instrumentalists -- Music for soloists and small ensembles -- An epilog : is this one of God's terrible springtimes?