The occasion of Dr. Hatchett's thirtieth anniversary as professor of liturgics and church music at the School of Theology of the University of the South is being celebrated with this stimulating collection of essays by an international ...

An essential guide for anyone who plans, performs, or takes part in the music and worship of the church. Includes helpful planning forms and extensive indices for The Hymnal 1982 not found elsewhere.

Traces and comments upon the sources, history, and development of each of the rites and formularies of the book from the earliest known forms until the present day.

Hymn suggestions for the complete lectionary. (343 pp)

In this concise and useful guide to liturgical study, the last chapter has been revised to bring it into conformity with the Prayer Book as adopted in 1979.

Lectionary scripture citations with corresponding hymns. This is also a handy reference for locating the liturgical day when each scripture text is used.

"The shape-note tradition first flourished in the small towns and rural areas of early America.