Contains texts of 150 of the best-loved hymns in the English language, from the time of the Early Church to the late 20th century. Each text in this work is accompanied by a commentary, giving biographical details of the author; notes on the circumstances in which the hymn was written and how it has been used; and variant versions.
Includes over 850 hymns and psalms, with a ranging mix of traditional, modern and material drawn from across the Christian world - primarily the USA and New Zealand, but also translations and adaptations of material from Hong Kong, Singapore, Korea, Japan and Zimbabwe.
For over 20 years Mission Praise's unique blend of old and new has met the needs of churches of all denominations and sizes, in the UK and around the world. This new edition of Complete Mission Praise includes the whole of the existing collection of 1000 songs and hymns, and adds over 100 of the best new songs from the past few years.
This is a selection of 250 of the best-known hymns in the English language, including texts translated from Greek, Latin, German, and other languages, and spanning the two millennia of the Christian church. Ordered alphabetically, each is put in context with exaplanatory material.
Hymns have always played a significant role in our cultural heritage. Useful for both in planning services and also personal devotion, this anthology has hymns for the harvest - 'We plough the fields and scatter', the Christmas 'O come all ye faithful', for weddings - 'Love divine, all loves excelling' and even funerals - 'The Lord's my Shepherd'.
Brings together the collected hymn texts of Timothy Dudley-Smith, one of the most respected and widely published contemporary English hymn writers. This volume of 285 hymns, including 50 new texts, is arranged thematically. It includes informative notes on all the hymns listing themes, suggested tunes, and details of interest.
Offers 30 hymns that focus on the name of Jesus, His incarnation, His person and ministry, His life and teaching, His death and passion, His resurrection and ascension, His reign and return in glory. This title contains hymns many of which have seasonal associations or relate to particular gospel readings that appear on the lectionary.
A tabulated guide that enables clergy and worship leaders to choose hymns that relate to the day's Bible readings for each Sunday, major holy days and festivals throughout the Christian year. This work offers a range of choices for opening, gradual, offertory and closing hymns.
A hymn book produced by the Presbyterian Church in Ireland for the Presbyterian Church in Ireland. Three editions are available suitable for ministers, organists, worship leaders and congregations. The words have been revised in such a way as to make the language as contemporary and inclusive as possible.
This revision of 'the Church Hymnary' consists of some 100 psalms and 700 hymns, of which nearly a quarter are new items written and composed since the third edition was published in 1973. The collection consists of worship songs and material form all round the world, complementing the established hymns and tunes familiar to congregations.
A worship resource with many hymns for use throughout the Christian year, with a downloadable CD ROM. It includes extensive biblical and seasonal indexes to enable hymns to be matched to all appropriate occasions. It also features a full listing of compatible tunes and metres that enable congregations to extend their repertoire with ease.
With compositions from the leading lights of liturgical music in Ireland, this collection contains the prize winning "Mass of Thanksgiving" by Sue Furlong. It also features a selection of music by Bernard Sexton, Ephrem Feeley, Malachy Breslin, Kenneth Maybury, Ger Lawlor, John McCann, Jan van Putten, Moira Gray, William McBride, and others.
This new hymnal, widely known as CH4, consists of over 850 hymns and psalms and is the latest in a series published successively in 1898, 1927 and 1972. A number of 20th century items have been introduced from around the world, along with translations and adaptations of little known material from Hong Kong, Singapore, Korea, and Japan.
This volume includes the 40 most popular hymns in Britain, as voted for by viewers of "Songs of Praise". The hymns are a mix of old and new, and range from great communal anthems to personal worship songs. Andrew Barr weaves insights into the origins and authors with contemporary stories.
This new hymnal, widely known as CH4, consists of over 850 hymns and psalms and is the latest in a series published successively in 1898, 1927 and 1972. A number of 20th century items have been introduced from around the world, along with translations and adaptations of little known material from Hong Kong, Singapore, Korea, and Japan.
Contains music and texts of 201 carols for the Christmas season, each with notes on historical background and performance. This work contains a general introduction, which gives an overview of the history of the carol, and there are a number of appendices dealing with specific areas of the repertory.
Features a range of traditional hymns, worship songs and psalms. This title contains over 850 hymns and psalms, with a wide ranging mix of material drawn from across the Christian world - primarily the USA and New Zealand, but also translations and adaptations of material from Hong Kong, Singapore, Korea, Japan and Zimbabwe.
This anthology contains over 60 hymns from all ages and traditions. Each one is presented with a profile of the hymn's author, the personal and cultural context in which it was written, a note on the source of the tune and, where useful, the treble line of the tune.
Coming from various ages and traditions, this is a collection of songs of worship. It includes over 80 of the best-loved hymns, ranging from the early centuries of Christianity through the Middle Ages and on to the modern day. Each hymn is presented with a profile of the hymn's author and the context in which it was written.