Rise, O Church Reflections on the Church, Its Music, and Empire by Paul Westermeyer

This powerful collection of essays by Paul Westermeyer is both prophetic and pastoral. Dr. Westermeyer pulls themes from Susan Cherwien's marvelous hymn "Rise, O Church" and challenges and encourages worship leaders to examine the influences on the church that come from modern day outside sources. Through the study of hymns both modern and historical, the author calls us back to a biblical perspective of worship. A "must read" for musicians and clergy.