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Volume XXIII 2 No 307 ~ Spring 2021
Contents

Editorial

The lasting influence of Vaughan Williams on the hymnody of the Episcopal Church, USA by Matthew Hoch

Vaughan Williams as Hymnologist
The English Hymnal and Vaughan Williams’ Editorial Philosophy
The Hymns of Ralph Vaughan Williams
Hymnody in the Episcopal Church, USA: A Brief History
RVW and The Hymnal 1940
RVW and The Hymnal 1982
Vaughan Williams’ Lasting Impact on the Music of the Episcopal Church

Lead me to Jesus by Brian West

Towards a core hymnody part two by Martin Leckebusch

1. Traditional Hymns
2. ‘Hymn Explosion’ Hymns
3. Worship Songs
4. Modern Hymns
5. Spread by Book
6. Conclusions
The Hymn Books
Hymns and Songs in Scope

Obituaries

Lois Ainger
Kevin Mayhew

Correspondence

Mike Harris
Frank McManus

Among our contributors

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Volume XXIII 1 No 306 ~ Winter 2021
Contents

Editorial

Hymns and Natural Disasters: Reflections on a Pandemic by J.R. Watson

Is there a future for Hymnody? by Andrew Pratt

Setting the scene
Hymns in decline – a reflection within a time of crisis
How are hymns written?
Hymnody looking forward
The way ahead

The ‘Other’ Hymn Tunes of R. H. Prichard of Bala (1811-1887) by Clive Gareth Grey

Introduction
The famous tune HYFRYDOL
Rowland H. Prichard’s ‘other’ tunes

Reviews

Vintage Hymns: Thirty of the most popular classic hymns with their original words and music.
Resounding Body: Building Christlike Church Communities through Music.

Obituaries

Corrections

Among our contributors

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