09/11/2025
I wanted to go ahead and let everyone know about an upcoming project I have in the works. There’s no firm timeline, but the earliest I would have this completed is mid to late 2026.
I am working on a hymnal that the majority of which will be dedicated to the legacy of W. L. Spence. All the songs that Bro. Spence wrote, co-wrote, composed, harmonized, or originally published will be compiled into this book. Additionally, I have found multiple songs that Spence wrote and composed but were not included in his own published hymnals that will be included. Fittingly, the hymnal will be called “Singing On”, named after his first published song as well as one of the hymnals he published.
Another large part of the book is compiling some of the best songs from each of 10 hymnals he published. I will try to focus on songs that haven’t been published already by myself or Bro. Leland Fleming. If you have any specific songs that fit the bill that you would like to see, please reach out to me or comment on this post. Some old classics will be used, some that I love but also some that Spence frequently used in his books.
The last part of the book will be filled with newer material or old songs that aren’t commonly seen. Some modern songs or modern arrangements of old songs will be included. I have a few originals I would like to include, and I would like to include songs that are written by those in the church. If you or someone you know is writing music that would be fitting for congregational worship, please reach out to me. I would love to include as many of those songs as possible.
I plan on this book containing at least 300 songs total. Unlike the first book, PowerPoint slides are going to be completed at the time the book is ready.
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Thank you and God bless!
