Using hymn number ‘606’
by Angelika Dawson, music coordinator
Regarding “606: When, Why and How do Mennonites use the Anthem?” (March 18): We sing “606” (even though it’s 118 in Hymnal: A Worship Book) in our church often. In fact, our youth group often asks to sing it when they lead the church service. I don’t think it’s going to disappear from our “repertoire” any time soon.
My most memorable experience singing it was last summer at the Mennonite Church Canada assembly in July. I was part of a choir that was organized specifically for the assembly and gave a concert at the Westminster Abbey in Mission—a fully functioning Catholic monastery just outside Abbotsford, B.C. It is a rare thing for outside groups to “take over” their amazing worship space; but the Abbot made an exception in this case. It was amazing to hear it sung a cappella in that cathedral. The Abbot himself had tears in his eyes, as did I.
Associated Issue: Agnus Dei: Lamb of God - March 18, 2008
Associated Article: 606: When, why and how do Mennonites use the anthem?
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