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Great Awakening and Revival Songs

Worship Through the Ages

Day 168of 180
Week 34of 36
30Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand the historical significance of Charles Wesley and Isaac Watts in Christian music

2

Learn and sing at least two hymns from the Great Awakening period

3

Appreciate how music can be a powerful form of worship and spiritual expression

📖 Scripture Connection

Psalm 95:1

“Oh come, let's sing to Yahweh. Let's shout aloud to the rock of our salvation!”

— Psalm 95:1 (WEB)

Demonstrates the biblical encouragement to worship through music and praise

📦 Materials Needed

  • Hymnal
  • BibleMouse Resource Guide: Grade 4 Music
  • Notebook
  • Pencil
  • Audio device (optional)
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Recall yesterday's lesson about Reformation hymns and how music has been used to spread God's message

💭 Review Question: What did you learn about Martin Luther's use of music in worship?
2Teaching (10 min)

Explore the lives of Charles Wesley and Isaac Watts, key figures in revival music

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Charles Wesley wrote over 6,000 hymns, including 'Hark! The Herald Angels Sing'
  • Isaac Watts transformed hymn writing by using more poetic and emotional language
  • These musicians helped spread the Gospel through memorable, singable songs
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • How can music help us remember important spiritual truths?
  • Why do you think hymns were so powerful during the Great Awakening?
3Activity: Revival Hymn Exploration (12 min)
singing and history

Learn and sing two significant hymns from the Great Awakening period

📝 Instructions:
  1. Read about the background of 'And Can It Be' by Charles Wesley
  2. Listen to the hymn's melody
  3. Practice singing together
  4. Discuss the meaning of the hymn's lyrics
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Focus on one verse of the hymn

Challenge: Research the historical context of the hymn and write a short reflection

4Closing (3 min)

Reflect on how music can be a powerful way to express worship

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did you learn about Charles Wesley and Isaac Watts?
  • How can music help us draw closer to God?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll explore the Modern Worship Movement and how church music continues to evolve

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Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

The Great Awakening was a significant spiritual revival in the 18th century that transformed Christian music and worship

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use the BibleMouse Resource Guide for additional historical context
  • Encourage emotional connection to the music
  • Be patient with learning new hymns
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might find older hymn language challenging to understand

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Engagement with lyrics, attempts to sing along, curiosity about musical history

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a timeline of important revival musicians
  • Write your own worship song inspired by the hymns learned today
  • Listen to modern arrangements of classic hymns

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