I don't expect people to just listen to others sing--just be willing to do it sometimes--just as they can lead songs themselves and others will listen to the verses-- and join in the chorus. With very few exceptions I try to pick songs to sing that have good choruses--not long ballads with no chance for anybody else's participation. But I don't expect to sing every word of the verses to a song somebody else is leading--I just hope they also pick songs with choruses so I can also participate--especially since I love harmonizing. And if somebody has worked out a duet--or has a particular song they would like to do--even with no chorus--that's fine.

But in none of these cases is it necessary for anybody to have Rise Up Singing--- or any other quasi-hymnal---in front of them as they sing.

I think that's Mary's point also.