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Walter Farquharson

Very Rev. Walter Farquharson is a former moderator of the United Church who, in collaboration with Ron Klusmeier, has produced many widely sung hymns.

Why do we sing hymns at church?

by Walter Farquharson

Some worship leaders use song as filler, but hymn lyrics can stay with people after sermons are forgotten

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