http://lutherankantor.com/2008/07/24/heaven-on-earth/ Receiving the gifts God gives through Word and Sacrament Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:36:12 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 http://lutherankantor.com/2008/07/24/heaven-on-earth/comment-page-1/#comment-55 Susan R Fri, 25 Jul 2008 03:46:44 +0000 http://lutherankantor.wordpress.com/?p=131#comment-55 Amen. I used to think it was of utmost importance that I inform as many as possible within our congregation why there's such a crescendo at that point in the divine service. But now it seems enough that it is noticed--not the organ, but the crescendo, where it occurs (as opposed, I guess, to where it doesn't) and to let the music explain. No one wonders why the Agnus Dei is quieter; they probably won't wonder why the Sanctus is louder. Anyways, I've read through that wonderful book twice, and enjoyed it immensely, and lent it to a friend who also loved reading it. Oddly enough, I bought it on my first trip to Fort Wayne. But your acquisition of it is very touching indeed. I wonder had your father ever discussed it with you, besides telling you he'd read it as required. Amen.
I used to think it was of utmost importance that I inform as many as possible within our congregation why there’s such a crescendo at that point in the divine service.
But now it seems enough that it is noticed–not the organ, but the crescendo, where it occurs (as opposed, I guess, to where it doesn’t) and to let the music explain.
No one wonders why the Agnus Dei is quieter; they probably won’t wonder why the Sanctus is louder.
Anyways, I’ve read through that wonderful book twice, and enjoyed it immensely, and lent it to a friend who also loved reading it. Oddly enough, I bought it on my first trip to Fort Wayne. But your acquisition of it is very touching indeed. I wonder had your father ever discussed it with you, besides telling you he’d read it as required.

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