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John M preview the create your own hero cards at Mass States and also had the lists at ne regionals.

I am thinking about a purple decon (youth pastor) but can't remember some of the sa's to choose from. 

Well, pastor has me ? Evangelist has me ? aaaaand the only ability that even made me consider buying one is Musical. Not to hate, just wish they weren't such bland abilities.

The card title must be your name.  If you show proof that you changed your legal name to Pikachu, I suppose...

Kurt is going to pick musician.  I'm probably getting this one for my gold Luke hero: Each player must draw one.  It is nice to have another trigger for A-bom. 

Yeah, the abilities are not exciting me enough to want to pay $25 for one of these. I don't take good pictures anyway.

I might not even be at nats though...

sad face. I'm going no matter what it takes!

I'm going to pick musician. the other abilities are meh, outside of evangelist characters. I really what to know what Hymns are...

I didn't ask what hyms are, I already knew they were signing. I love making signs up. I really want to know what hymns are though. I suspect it has something to do with singing, but...

I am guessing that either Hymns are a new identifyer on some Disciples Expansion cards or a new category that old cards will be assigned to or a mixture of both. They include but are not limited to:

My soul doth magnify the Lord,
and my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Savior.
for he has looked with favor on the lowliness of his servant.
Surely, from now on all generations will call me blessed;
for the Mighty One has done great things for me, and holy is his name.
His mercy is for those who fear him from generation to generation.
He has shown strength with his arm;
he has scattered the proud in the thoughts of their hearts.
He has brought down the powerful from their thrones,
and lifted up the lowly;
he has filled the hungry with good things,
and sent the rich away empty.
He has helped his servant Israel,
in remembrance of his mercy,
according to the promise he made to our ancestors,
to Abraham and to his descendants forever."

-- Luke 1:46-7 (Magnificat)


Blessed be the Lord God of Israel;
for He hath visited and redeemed His people.

-- Luke 1: 68 (Benedictus Dominus Deus Israel)


Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace,
according to thy word: for mine eyes have seen thy salvation,
which thou has prepared before the face of all people:
a light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel.

-- Luke 2: 29-32 (Nuc Dimittis Servum Tuum)


Biblical scholars generally agree that certain passages of scripture were early Christian hymns and criteria have been developed for identifying these texts. Here is a summary of these criteria:

-- The passage contains vocabulary which is different from that of the surrounding context.
-- The passage is written in poetic form, that is, it exhibits rhythmical patterns and careful structure.
-- The content of the passage interrupts the context.
-- The name of the deity is absent and is replaced by a relative clause or a participle.
-- Words are used in the passage which are found nowhere else in the New Testament.
-- The cosmic role of God or Christ is emphasized.
-- Theological concepts and christological doctrine are expressed in exalted and liturgical language.

Question: Will all Hymns be NT?

But there are things like hymns found in the New Testament in the Old Testament but they are called something else... 

No, Psalms are different...at least according to Ephesians 5:19
"Speak to one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord,"

I Am Mercy (Psalm 103:8') -- purple good enhancement
Leviathan (Psalm 104:26) -- not eligible for white special ability since it is an evil character, not a good enhancement
Praise Him Moon (Psalm 148:3) -- silver/white good enhancement

So I guess it turns out that all Hymns in the Old Testament (at least the ones I have found) are Psalms, but not all Psalms are Hymns...very interesting. The only upside to having the white brigade special ability that lets you play a good Hymn enhancement regardless of brigade is you can play I Am Mercy to protect your hand and draw pile from discard abilities during one battle phase...that seems way too OPd  

Yeah I did...oops 

yeah, good question, can I have one of me and my son?