Hymnals 4

 As I noted earlier, these points are reaching further and further. 

"Scriptural Integration:

• Hymnals often included songs directly inspired by or quoting scriptures, providing a musical expression of biblical themes and narratives. This integration of scripture into worship through hymns helped reinforce the teachings and stories of the faith.
• The move away from hymnals may result in a reduced emphasis on scriptural connections in worship songs, potentially impacting the depth of biblical engagement during communal singing."
   
  Obviously, scripture and incorporating scripture into worship is of paramount importance,  but suggesting that the hymnal is the only or best way to do so is simply wrong.  I can open virtually any hymnal in any church and find un biblical hymns pretty easily.   The logical extension of this thinking is that the only acceptable music for worship is the Psalms.  I'm not saying that any music in worship shouldn't be assessed for biblical fidelity and accuracy, I am saying that (by definition) this claim about the hymnal would exclude psalms, unless they were in the hymnal, which seems weird. 
  
   
   "Adaptability and Spontaneity:

• Hymnals allowed for spontaneity and adaptability in worship by providing a comprehensive collection of songs for various occasions. Worship leaders and congregants could easily flip through hymnals to select songs that were relevant to a particular theme, event, or mood.
• The transition away from hymnals might require a more deliberate selection of songs in advance, potentially limiting the flexibility and spontaneity in responding to the dynamic needs of a worship service."
  This is hardly worth responding to.  The thought that the choir director is spontaneously going to switch hymns in a service is laughable.  I do agree that a deliberate selection of songs is of critical importance regardless of whether they are hymns or not.    In all seriousness, have you ever seen an organist or piano player switch keys on a hymn because it's hard to sing?   A hymnal with the same song in multiple keys? 
  
   
   "Musical Literacy:

• Hymnals, with their musical notations, contributed to the development of musical literacy within congregations. Congregants had the opportunity to learn and understand musical elements such as rhythm, melody, and harmony.
• The absence of hymnals might lead to a decline in musical literacy within the congregation, potentially impacting the appreciation and understanding of the musical aspects of worship."
   
  The fact that they had to repeat this as if it hadn't been addressed seems like they were just trying to fill space.   Musical literacy is a problem that goes way beyond the church and I'm not sure that forced choir training  or using worship time to teach music theory are going to go over well.    I get the appeal of that sort of music and appreciate it, but it seems like conflating style with substance.