Those duplications are not noted on the list. There is no duplication of titles between the two United Methodist publications, but there may be between either of these and The Hymnal for Worship and Celebration. The third hymnal is included to provide additional titles from a source used by some non-United Methodist churches of a more conservative, evangelical bent. These titles and dates of copyright or composition are taken from three sources, and page numbers are indicated in parentheses for the first two hymnals, which are United Methodist publications. Does the recent appearance of the new favorites indicate a generational shift in the church and an accompanying style of music preference? The reader might wonder which three previous favorites have been replaced. For example, three of the current top five United Methodist favorites ("Spirit Song," "Here I Am, Lord," and "Hymn of Promise") were composed within the past twenty-five years. The reader may see connections between the popularity of any given hymn or song and any specific generation active within the church at that time. Reading the entire list chronologically shows the evolution of musical (and to a degree, textual) style. (See "United Methodism's Favorite Hymns" by Dean McIntyre.) The list below provides a chronological context for these favorites. The titles below in bold are those named as favorites of United Methodist and other Christians. The list may be used in a number of ways: What follows is a chronological listing of hymn and song titles frequently used in United Methodist and other churches.
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