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Preface As a non-believer, I am not moved by the lyrics of sacred music. The music itself, however, (some of the world's most beautiful music--- filled with past associations and passions) still inspires, still thrills. Yet, it is no longer a part of my life, for its supernatural lyrical content has no meaning for me. "The Humanist Hymnal" is an effort to reclaim that music, to
put it back into my life in a way that my reason can accept. The following
selections are "revised" hymns and carols. Some are parodies and
are meant to be funny. Others are more serious and attempt to promote a
positive humanistic philosophy. Still others, in the parody process, emerged
as very anti-Christian and will be considered offensive by some. You
have been warned. Selections are continually being added in the spirit of sharing. Please
use them to spread the philosophy of freethought,
humanism, and brotherhood, in an un-supernatural way, especially during the
winter solstice holiday season. |
INDEX
Hymns are catagorized for convenience
A
CANDLE IN THE DARK (To the
tune of 'Dear Lord and Father of Mankind')
A tribute to the late Carl Sagan
ALL HAIL, THE POWER OF DARWIN'S NAME (All Hail,.........Jesus' Name) Humorous
AMAZING PLACE General
AWAY WITH THE DANGER (Away in a Manger) Solstice Season
BE A
"BRIGHT" 
added
6/14/03 in honor of THE BRIGHTS' MOVEMENT
Are you a 'Bright'? Join this extraordinary
effort to change the thinking of American society.
General and Winter Solstice
BENEATH THE CROSS OF JESUS General
COME, THOU LONG-EXPECTED RAPTURE (Added: 10/09/97) Humorous
THE
EVOLUTION CHORUS 
for
the 1999 Solstice Season
(12/22/99)
FAITH OF OUR FATHERS General
FREETHINKER
AND ATHEIST (Added: Feb. 3rd, 1998) (Immortal,
Invisible, God Only Wise)
General and Call to Arms against Creationism
HARKEN TO THE SONGS WE SING (Hark, the Herald Angels Sing) Solstice Season
I HEARD THE BELLS OF FREETHOUGHT RING Solstice Season
IT CAME UPON A MIDNIGHT CLEAR Solstice Season
JOY TO THE WORLD Humorous Solstice Tribute to television's "Bill Nye, the Science Guy"
JUST AS I AM General and Funereal
MOTHER LOVES ME (Jesus Loves Me) Secular Lullabye
NO MASTERS
AND NO GODS FOR ME (O, Master, Let Me Walk With Thee)
Added March 17th 2001...It's been over a year since I've added a new
song...This one has always been one of my favorites---musically, that is.
Enjoy! General and Funereal
NOW
IS THE TIME FOR CAROLING (
O
CHRISTMAS TREE Solstice
Season
O
COME, ALL YE FAITHFUL Humorous
Solstice Season
O COME, O COME AND LISTEN AS WE TELL (O Come, O Come Immanuel) General
SILENT NIGHT Solstice Season
SOLSTICE
TRIBUTE by Dan Barker (Sung
to: O, Little Town of
TELL
ME NO STORIES OF JESUS added
June 17, 2003 General
THERE IS NO HELL (To the tune of 'The First Noel') Humorous Solstice Season
THIS
IS MY ONLY WORLD added
June 17, 2003 General and
Funereal
(Hey,
am I on a roll here? This is Fun)
THE WORLD OF RICHARD DAWKINS (God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen)
Solstice Tribute to the great paleontologist.
PRINTOUT PAGE (Incomplete)
CAROLS
ONLY, PRINTOUT PAGE (For your
Treasures from the Hymnal my personal favorite...gorgeous midi orchestrations
ONE MORE THING: Many have
written of plans to go caroling this year. I would love to hear any recordings
(groups or individuals) which might develop as a result of rehearsals or
performances. If you should tape anything, please let me know.
Thanks, Jerry Phillips (The Humanist Hymnal Guy)