Singing is not a sacrament, nor is the ability to carry a tune a requirement for confirmation. But Lutherans are people who sing. We have a rich musical heritage that is central to our corporate worship--and thus to our individual spirituality.
Certainly, Lutherans are not the only ones with hymnbooks, instruments
and choirs. Our current hymnals include tunes and texts older than
Lutheranism, and they draw upon riches from other churches. This
sharing across time and between groups expands our repertoire and
enriches us all. Yet, into this mix Lutherans bring distinctive
traditions to share.
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