Let the Earth Rejoice: How a Revolution in Worship Launched a Global Mission Movement

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Matthew Burden

Let the Earth Rejoice

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How a Revolution in Worship Launched a Global Mission Movement

Matthew Burden

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William Carey Publishing
20 January 2026

Christianity; Christian Churches & denominations; Christian liturgy, prayerbooks & hymnals; Christian life & practice; Christian mission & evangelism

The Untold Story of How Hymns Ignited Missions Worship and mission have always been intertwined--a bond evident since the earliest days of the church. In the 1700s, two powerful movements reshaped global Christianity: the rise of English congregational hymnody at the beginning of the century, and the launch of a far-reaching Protestant mission movement at its end.

Let the Earth Rejoice uncovers the surprising connection between these developments, arguing that a revolution in congregational singing helped pave the way for the missionary efforts that followed. The hymns of this era carried a rich theological vision and a call to the nations. As churches sang them week after week, a new mindset took root, stirring hearts for global mission long before the first ships set sail.

This book lies at the intersection of church history, missiology, and liturgics. It reveals the hidden connection between worship and mission, showing how two waves--one of song, one of mission--emerged from a small group of churches and changed the world.

By: Matthew Burden
Imprint: William Carey Publishing
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 138mm, Width: 214mm, Spine: 14mm
Weight: 181g
ISBN: 9781645086239
ISBN 10: 1645086232
Pages: 196
Publication Date: 20 January 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Matthew Burden (PhD) is an author, theologian, and pastor who lives and works in eastern Maine with his wife, Rachel, and their three children. He has published books across a wide range of disciplines and genres, and his articles have appeared in such venues as Christianity Today and Studia Patristica. His academic research centers on the way that aspects of ecclesiology, including worship, inform and influence the mission of the church. His previous books include Who We Were Meant to Be, an exploration of patristic views on Christian identity, and Missionary Motivations: Challenges from the Early Church.

Reviews for Let the Earth Rejoice: How a Revolution in Worship Launched a Global Mission Movement

Matthew Burden's excellent research demonstrates connections between two historic movements in hymnody and missiology, encouraging us to further consider the impact of corporate worship songs on the life of the church. -David Clem, PhD, Dean of the Greatbatch School of Music, Houghton University Matthew Burden eloquently makes the point that the global mission movement was birthed and is sustained in the midst of believers' worship. It is especially humbling to note that Baptists and Congregationalists were at the forefront of the mission movement during a time when a global mission focus and the conversion of the ""heathen"" was not a well-accepted priority for the church. This unique lens of viewing mission through the lyrics and the tunes of worship at the time will intrigue your mind, warm your heart, and bless your soul. -Rev. Sharon T. Koh, DMin, Executive Director/CEO, International Ministries Burden presents compelling evidence that the hymn revolution captured not only the imagination of God's people but led them to rediscover the biblical call to global missions in a way that changed the world forever. -Matthew Smith, Singer-songwriter, Indelible Grace