Author Description
Produced initially as a supplement to the "Church Hymnal", this volume can also stand alone as a hymnbook in its own right. It contains both traditional and contemporary material related to the Revised Lectionary for use at Holy Communion, metrical settings of the Canticles together with four hymns in the Irish Language with English singing translation. Some tunes are most appropriately played on the organ but many can be adapted for other instrumentation. Guitar chords have been supplied where appropriate.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This volume serves as a comprehensive liturgical resource designed to supplement the Church Hymnal while functioning as an independent collection for congregational worship. The editors, associated with Oxford, have compiled a selection of traditional and contemporary musical settings specifically aligned with the Revised Lectionary. The text provides a structured framework for Holy Communion, incorporating both historical liturgical practices and modern musical adaptations to support diverse church settings.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Metrical settings of the Canticles for liturgical use
- Traditional and contemporary hymnody
- Four hymns presented in the Irish language with English singing translations
- Integrated guitar chords for flexible instrumentation
Scope Limits
- Does not provide exhaustive historical analysis of the hymns
- Not intended as a comprehensive theological treatise
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
This collection is widely recognized as a practical tool for parish musicians and clergy seeking to integrate the Revised Lectionary into their services. Experts highlight the utility of the dual-instrumentation approach, which allows for both traditional organ accompaniment and contemporary guitar-led worship.
Page Count:
240
Publication Date:
1990-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0191481521
ISBN-13:
9780191481529
Religion
Music
Christianity
Hymnals
Anglican & Episcopalian Churches
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