The Hymnal 1982 Companion

The Hymnal 1982 Companion
Author: Raymond F. Glover
Publisher: Church Publishing, Inc.
Total Pages: 792
Release: 1990
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9780898691436

The complete four-volume set includes major essays and relevant discussions of the musical forms in The Hymnal 1982 which cover such topics as popular religious song, cultural diversity, the relationship between The Hymnal 1982 and the liturgies of The Book of Common Prayer, the development of service music in the Episcopal Church, hymn forms, and a brief history of Christian hymnody in the United States and Britain. In addition, complete information is given on all hymns and service music which includes the sources of text and music as well as biographical and technical facts. (2,949 pp)

The Hymnal 1940 Companion

The Hymnal 1940 Companion
Author: Episcopal Church. Joint Commission on the Revision of the Hymnal
Publisher:
Total Pages: 741
Release: 1956
Genre: Episcopalians
ISBN:

Companion to the Hymnal

Companion to the Hymnal
Author: Fred Daniel Gealy
Publisher:
Total Pages: 776
Release: 1970
Genre: Religion
ISBN:

The pages have been written to help meet the devotional needs of young homemakers. Instead of a collection of thoughtful meditations, this is a book of prayer, and of prayers. They are not the traditional prayers of the church, for the most part, but the crying out of us "part-time" Christians who seek something more real. (from the Foreword)

An Episcopal Dictionary of the Church

An Episcopal Dictionary of the Church
Author: Robert Boak Slocum
Publisher: Church Publishing, Inc.
Total Pages: 591
Release: 2000-01-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0898697018

A comprehensive, quick reference for all Episcopalians, both lay and ordained. This thoroughly researched, highly readable resource contains more than 3,000 clearly entries about the history, structure, liturgy, and theology of the Episcopal Church—and the larger Christian church worldwide. The editors have also provided a helpful bibliography of key reference works and additional background materials. “This tool belongs on the shelf of just about anyone who cares for, works in or with, or even wonders about the Episcopal Church.”—The Episcopal New Yorker

Glory to God: A Companion

Glory to God: A Companion
Author: Carl P. Jr. Daw
Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
Total Pages: 1394
Release: 2016-05-25
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1611646529

This informative resource provides a brief history of each hymn in the popular hymnal Glory to God. Written by one of the foremost hymn scholars today, the Companion explains when and why each hymn was written and provides biographical information about the hymn writers. Church leaders will benefit from this book when choosing hymn texts for every worship occasion. Several indexes will be included, making this a valuable reference tool for pastors, worship planners, scholars, and students, as well as an interesting and engaging resource for music lovers.

Music--God's Mysterious Gift

Music--God's Mysterious Gift
Author: James L. Brauer
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
Total Pages: 163
Release: 2023-09-07
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1666781436

People hear and enjoy music but seldom consider how great a gift it is. God made human minds and bodies able to respond to musical sounds. Because each brain interprets the signals based on personal experience, reactions vary. Neuroscience is learning how a brain handles the melodies, rhythms, and chords and how they penetrate a person’s memory. With easy delivery of digital files one musical selection links to a similar one. Who can know what a nearby listener fancies? Personal choice is a lonely search for truth and for music. What role did God give to music in Israel’s life and ritual when priests were to play trumpets or rams’ horns and Levites, appointed by David, were to use lyres, harps, and cymbals to lead worshipers in song? How did Jesus want music to be used? Did Paul identify the best use of music when he instructed disciples to raise their voices in thanksgiving so the Spirit could use their songs to build each other up in faith and service to God? God’s gift of music benefits everyone. Listeners enjoy the sounds. Music lovers share selections with others. Believers use songs to become stronger followers of their Lord.