Welcome to the website of
The Hymn Society of
Great Britain and Ireland
- encouraging study and research in Hymnody
- promoting good standards of hymn-singing
- encouraging the discerning use of hymns and songs in worship
- sponsoring relevant publications
What is The Hymn Society?
It is a diverse group of people, all sharing an interest in hymns. There are about 450 individual members (and over 50 subscribing libraries and other institutions). Some have a special interest in words and/or music, there are hymn writers, composers, hymn book editors; many members are responsible for the choice of hymns in worship, others are hymn enthusiasts or simply enjoy singing hymns.Find out more
Treasures from our Bulletins
A carefully selected collection of articles taken from the archives of past Bulletins of the Hymn Society of Great Britain & Ireland, published since 1937. The full collection of Bulletins are available to members. byreplicawatchesuk.comOpen the Treasures
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A number of brief papers on different aspects of hymnody which may be of interest and use to anyone with a love of hymns. These are free to read online or download and print out.Find your subject
Secretary's Newsletters
Included with our quarterly Bulletin is a seasonal newsletter from our sercretary, Robert Canham. The newsletter contains a variety of information related to the Society and the wider world of Hymnology.Secretary's Newsletters
Annual Conference 2022 Photos
A collection of photos taken by Andrew Pratt at our 2022 Annual Conference…
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Hymn Texts
Hymn TextsThis page contains links to a growing number of hymn texts. Some are set to familiar tunes other are…
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Short Metre 2021
Short Metre Sessions November 2021Short Metre presentations Usually, during our Annual Conference, we hold short, ten minute presentations on a…
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Hymnology Collections
Hymnology Collections – Libraries containing hymn-related resourcesAround the UK and Ireland are libraries that hold hymnology collections in their archives.…
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Membership
Membership of The Hymn Society of Great Britain and IrelandIf you an existing member who has not created an account…
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‘What does it Mean to Sing a Hymn?’
What does it mean to sing a hymn? What does it mean to sing a hymn? Are these just empty…
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News
The latest news from The Hymn Society of Great Britain and IrelandThis section contains links to the latest news from…