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A General Introduction to Hymnody and Congregational Song
Samuel Rogal
Emphasizes the hymn as a literary entity within denominational and historical contexts.
Item 146
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A Survey of Christian Hymnody
Milburn Price and William J. Reynolds
4th ed., revised and enlarged by David W. Music and Milburn Price
An updated version of a pioneering text tracing the history of hymnody from early church song to the present day; an appendix contains 139 hymns as examples.
Item 121
Price: $29.95
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Acoustics for Liturgy
A reprint of the popular (and sold-out) July 1990 issue of The Hymn. Covers acoustics for worship spaces from various points of view, including an acoustician, pastor, architect, and musician.
Item 500
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Christian Hymnody in Twentieth-Century Britain and America: An Annotated Bibliography
David W. Music
Covers repertory, language, practice, and people. Brief annotation for each entry; numerous cross-references; cumulative index.
Item 570
Price: $108.95
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Common Hymnsense
Madeleine Forell Marshall
A literary analysis of 36 widely sung hymns, beginning with Watts and Wesley up to the present.
Item 114
Price: $19.95
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Hymnology: A Collection of Source Readings
David W. Music
A collection of important primary documents illustrating the philosophy and practice of congregational singing during various historical periods.
Item 212
Price: $59.95
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Lessons in Hymnwriting
Gracia Grindal
Third edition of this guide to hymnwriting by a well-known practitioner of the craft.
Item 116
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Let Justice Sing: Hymnody and Justice
Paul Westermeyer
A concise survey with attention to content, context, and importance of this theme in hymnody.
Item 416
Price: $9.95
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Looking at Hymn Tunes: The Objective Factors
John Wilson
Analyzes hymn tunes according to their melodic outline, rhythm, harmony, and overall structure.
Item 147
Price: $7.00
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My Great Redeemer’s Praise
Carlton R. Young
An overview of hymns and their development with special attention to the concerns of U.S. evangelicals.
Item 372
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Praying Twice: The Music and Words of Congregational Song
Brian Wren
Explores the theological significance of congregational singing, the importance of contemporary worship music, and the power of text and tune in the life and nurture of a congregation.
Item 494
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Sing with Understanding (2nd ed.)
Harry Eskew and Hugh McElrath
Newly revised and updated, this is a comprehensive study of hymns, covering historical, musical, theological, and practical aspects of hymnody.
Item 119
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The Anatomy of Hymnody
Austin C. Lovelace
A concise insight into the structure of hymn texts: exploring rhyme schemes, meters, and poetic devices, with examples.
Item 112
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Hymnology in the Service of the Church: Essays in Honor of Harry Eskew
ed. Paul R. Powell; foreword by Terry W. York
25 essays on a range of hymnological subjects; includes biographical and bibliographical information about Eskew.
Item 781
Price: $30.00
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The Hymn Society in the United States and Canada
Baptist Theological Seminary at Richmond
3400 Brook Road
Richmond VA 23227-4536 Phone: (800) THE HYMN
FAX: (804) 355-9208
e-mail: office@thehymnsociety.org