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Volume XXII 12 No 305 ~ Autumn 2020

Editorial

Holier than thou? How sacred is the Church’s song? by Ian Sharp

A quick look at lament in the Psalms by Andrew Pratt

Hymns off the beaten track by Christopher Idle

Obituaries

David George Preston
Nicholas Temperley

2021 Anniversaries Quiz

Anniversaries

Letters

Nick Fleet
Michael Haighton

Corrections

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Volume XXII 11 No 304 ~ Summer 2020

Editorial

What would Watts do 300 years later? Embarking on a new Psalter by Carl P. Daw Jr.

Singing with the Quakers by Nigel P Lemon

1. Personal
2. Quakers singing
3. Writers
4. Characteristics
5. Miscellany
6. Pointers

A hymn resource – The Pratt Green Collection by University of Durham

Reviews

Singing the Faith: Soundings of lyrical Theology in the Methodist tradition
Echoes of a distant land: A life of Ronald E. Lee MBE (1929-1992)

Obituaries

Alan Luff (1928-2020)
Shirley Erena Murray (1931-2020)
Svein Ørnulf Ellingsen (1929-2020)

Letters

Frank McManus
Ken Bowden

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Volume XXII 10 No 303 ~ Spring 2020

Editorial

Gathering in the rushes and playing by Gillian Warson

Catholic Hymnody since the Second Vatican Council by John Ainslie

Review

A House of Praise: Collected Hymns 2013-2018, review by Gillian Warson
Dare to believe: The collected hymns by Colin Ferguson to familiar tunes, review by Michael Garland

Obituaries

Martin Ellis by Michael Garland
Martin Ellis Remembrance Service by Janet Wootton
Graham Maule by Wild Goose Resource Group and Anne Harrison

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Volume XXII 9 No 302 ~ Winter 2020

Editorial

Whatever Happened to Jesus in the Song of the Church? by John L Bell

Isaac Watts’ Sources for The Psalms of David Imitated (1719) by David W Music

Levels of Watts’ Borrowing
Borrowings from Psalmodists Named by Watts
Additional Psalters
Perspectives on Watts’ Borrowings
Appendix: List of Psalters
Footnotes

Review

Barefoot in the dust, a Hymn Poet’s Memoir, Brian Wren
William Booth. The Man and His Mission. William Booth. The General and His Army. Gordon Taylor
Trees along the River: 117 new hymn and song texts 2008- 2018 with other verses, Christopher Idle

Obituaries

Christopher Selwyn Porteous
Norman Leonard Warren
Graham Maule

Letter to the Editor

Correction

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Volume XXII 8 No 301 ~ Autumn 2019

Editorial

Canterbury Conference 2019 by Michael Garland

Hymn Society Hymn Festival Canterbury Cathedral, July 24th 2019.
Conducted by John Bell, Organist John Webber, Presented by Janet Wootton

Praise the God of our salvation
I love the Lord
When rising from the bed of death
If you are a Son of Man
From Thee all skill and science flow
Sing to the Lord ye distant lands
Sing to the Lord
No Threadbare Song
Mine eyes have seen the glory
Eternal Ruler of the ceaseless round
Come and find rest in Christ
All hail the power

Nine Lessons and Carols by Christopher Gray

Introduction
Part 1: Context
The Anglican church in Cornwall
Three Truro Cathedrals
The carol revival
Benson and his carol service
Carols in Truro in the years running up to 1880’s
Nine Lessons Why did Benson devise the service?
Part 2: Music, authenticity and decisions.
Considerations in our reconstruction
The order of service
Hymns
Back to the order of service

Choosing Hymns at Christmas by John Barnard

These You Have Loved: Towards A Core Hymnody by Martin Leckebusch

Anniversaries

Anniversaries Quiz

Reviews

Soldier of our God, Arise!
Unravelling the Mysteries

Obituary

The Rev’d Alasdair P W Fraser, M.A.

Correction

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Volume XXII 7 No 300 ~ Summer 2019

Editorial

London Regional Day by John Webber

The People’s Song: On the centenary of Billy Graham’s birth on 7 November 1918 by Janet Wootton

Introduction
A born evangelist
The ‘Greater London Crusade’
Return to London
Mission England – and Praise
The Impact of Mission Praise

The Hull Hymn Industry by John Henderson

Introduction
The Sunday school music market
The Hull composers
H. E. Nichol
A.J. Jamouneau
A. E. Parcell
J. A. Meale

Vain Repetitions in Hymnody by Ian Sharp

The Poets Laureate as Hymn Writers by Ken Bowden

Obituary

Richard Thomas Bewes OBE

Reviews

The hymnal: a reading history
Psalms for the Common Era, Complete Psalter Anglican Edition

Letters to the editor

Tony Moodie
Christopher Idle
Adrian le Coq

Final Reflection - O Sole Mio by Brian West

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Volume XXII 6 No 299 ~ Spring 2019

Editorial

Cecil Frances Alexander and John Mason Neale: Bicentenary Reflections by J.R. Watson

Hymn Texts and Tunes: Marriages Made in Heaven? by John Barnard

A Visit to Sackville College, Sussex, September 2018 by Derek J. Eastwood

Reviews

Known Unknowns – 100 contemporary texts to common tunes (reviewed by Marjorie Dobson)
Echoes of Eternity (reviewed by Andrew Pratt)

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Volume XXII 5 No 298 ~ Winter 2019

‘My Life Flows On’: A Multidimensional Study by Robin Knowles Wallace

Introduction and provenance
The Original Text and Subsequent Revisions
The Tune: An Analysis of HOW CAN I KEEP FROM SINGING
Other Tunes used with Pauline T.’s Text
Cross over to the Folk Song World
Back into Hymnals, an Overview of the Changes
Contemporary Christian Version
Conclusion

Was ‘Behold The Glories Of The Lamb’ Isaac Watts’ First Hymn? by David W Music

Sermon preached at the Hymn Society Conference 2018 by Michael Garland

Hymns In Liturgy And Life: Some Further Observations by Ian Sharp

Review

Praise, Lament and Prayer: A Psalter for Singing – Volume 1 Review by Martin Leckebusch

Recent Publications

Obituary

Leslie Ivory

Correction

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Volume XXII 4 No 297 ~ Autumn 2018

A Snapshot of the Hymn Society of Great Britain and Ireland’s 2018 Conference, at Bishop Burton College, Near Beverley by Lesley Butland

Hymn Society Festival of Hymns 2018 by Martin Leckebusch

Introduction
1. All things bright and beautiful / ROYAL OAK
2. Walk the hills and you will find him / GOTT WILLS MACHEN
3. Here terror stripped our Lord of hope / GUILDEN MORDEN
4. Ascended Christ, who gained the glory that we sing / BRYANSTON
5. We have a gospel to proclaim / FULDA
6. We seek your kingdom throughout every sphere / EVENTIDE
7. A preacher came from Nazareth / MORNINGTON CRESCENT
8. Spirit of God, in all that’s true I know you / INTERCESSOR
9. Blessèd city, heavenly Salem / WESTMINSTER ABBEY
10. As azure shades to cobalt blue / RICHMOND
11. Year by year, from past to future / EBENEZER
12. Our God, our help in ages past / ST ANNE

Hymnody and the Great War by Anne Harrison

Hymns as consolation
Hymns as connection or communication
Creativity through hymns
Hymns as prayer
Hymns as patriotic symbols
Hymns and ‘esprit de corps’
Hymns and morale
Subversion and humour
Hymns as lament or mourning
Hymns for remembrance

Anniversaries

In Memoriam
A Memorial Tablet in Westminster Abbey to commemorate Owen Chadwick OM KBE and Henry Chadwick KBE

Obituaries

Kim Fabricius (1948 – 2018)
Ian Fraser (1917 – 2018)
Cecily Taylor (1930 – 2018)

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Volume XXII 3 No 296 ~ Summer 2018

What Can Hymn Book Compilers Learn From Methodism’s Response to The First World War? by Andrew Pratt

Setting the scene
After the War
Denial, or comfort and honest realism
What lessons can we learn from twentieth-century hymnody?

English Hymn Tunes in The Lowlands by Adrian Le Coq

A Hymn Tune Writer’s Pilgrimage by John Crothers

The Music of My Days by Elaine Gisbourne

Reviews

Looking for a Voice – A Hymnological Autobiography, Caryl Micklem and Alison Micklem
Hymns for all seasons: The complete works of James Quinn SJ
Let Him Sing Psalms
The Hymns and Hymns Tunes of William D. Maclagan

Obituary

Gordon Appleton (1947–2018)

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Volume XXII 2 No 295 ~ Spring 2018

German Chorales and American Songs and Solos:
Contrasting Chapters in Welsh Congregational Hymn-singing by E. Wyn James

Further Reading

Broken Hopes, New Dreams by Jan Berry

Introduction
Reflecting on healing
Healing as part of human experience
Hymns embodied
Conclusion: bringing it all together
Bibliography

Destroying a Special Musical Genre by Marc Rochester

Two Little Eyes by Brian West

Reviews

Sing!, Keith and Kristyn Getty
British Methodist Hymnody – Theology, Heritage and Experience, Martin V. Clarke

Letters

by Christopher Idle
by Brian West

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Volume XXII 1 No 294 ~ Winter 2018

Commentary on the Festival of Hymns, Carmarthen July 2017 by Rhidian Griffiths

1. At the name of Jesus
2. A mighty fortress is our God
3. Gwna fi fel pren planedig, O fy Nuw
4. In praise of God meet duty and delight
5. Not far beyond the sea, nor high
6. O’er those gloomy hills of darkness
7. In every sanctuary of grace
8. Good cheer
9. Come and find the quiet centre
10. The light of the morning is breaking
11. Lord, bring the day to pass
12. Forth in the peace of Christ we go

Folk Roots of Welsh Hymn Tunes by Rhidian Griffiths

'Go Forth and Tell!': The Jubilate Group from Youth Praise to ResoundWorship by Anne Harrison

Correction

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Volume XXI 12 No 293 ~ Autumn 2017

Reflections on the Conference of The Hymn Society of Great Britain and Ireland in Carmarthen 2017 by Colin Ferguson

Hymns and the Five-Hundredth Anniversary of the Reformation in 1517

Martin Leckebusch
Alan Gaunt
Janet Wooton

'Duty and Delight': Reflections on Aspects of the Ministry of Erik Routley, 1917-82

Anniversaries

Reviews

Hymns of Hope and Healing
Singing the Sacred Volume 1
Singing the Sacred Volume 2

Letters

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Volume XXI 11 No 292 ~ Summer 2017

The Christian Social Union, and Hymns Ancient and Modern (1904) by J. R. Watson Only a Child. Zion Baptist Sunday School, BACUP, Anniversary Hymns From 1881 – 1934 by Ian Sharp A Hymn for George; What’s in a Name? By Christopher Idle Reviews

The Song Book of The Salvation Army Sing to the Word, Revised and Expanded Edition A Functional Art: Reflections of a Hymn Writer, Timothy Dudley-Smith Songs to shake us up: 200 new hymn texts with well-known tunes to challenge church and society, John Campbell Onward, Brian Wren, 2016, The Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual Songs of Isaac Watts, edit., M.C. Boswell

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Volume XXI 10 No 291 ~ Spring 2017

Volume XXI 9 No 290 ~ Winter 2017

Singing in the Monsoon: Hymns in Colonial Burma by Andrew Selth Make Me a Channel of Blessing: My Ministry as a Church Organist on You Tube by Peter Tylor Marking the 90 Birthday of Timothy Dudley-Smith by Anne Harrison Youth Praise at Fifty: Jubilate Hymns Celebrates a Birthday (1966: Not Just the World Cup …) by Christopher Idle Reviews

Thanks and Praise Methodism Abounding: Theology and Mission for the Twenty First Century

Obituaries

William Vernon Higham, 1926-2016 Ivor Jones 1934-2016 Clive Young 1948-2015

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Volume XXI 8 No 289 ~ Autumn 2016

A report of the Conference of The Hymn Society of Great Britain and Ireland at St Andrews 2016 by Elizabeth Cosnett Commentary on the Festival of Hymns of The Hymn Society of Great Britain and Ireland, Saint Salvadore’s Chapel, Saint Andrews 2016 by Graham Deans Time to give Thanks and Praise by Peter Thompson A Christmas Hymn that we Never Sing by Kay Griffiths Anniversaries Obituaries

John Alexander (Alec) Motyer, 1924-2016 Gwilym Beechey Ivor Jones

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Volume XXI 7 No 288 ~ Summer 2016

Do We Become What We Sing? The Role of the Music of Congregational Song in Congregational Spiritual Formation by Kenneth R. Hull Estelle White, Hymn Writer and Woman of Surprises by Veronica Whitty Reviews

Scotty Gray, Hermeneutics and Hymnody: A Comprehensive and Integrated Approach to Understanding Hymns Ruthie Thomas, You can’t keep a good song down: Eleven songs to warm the heart and praise the Lord Thomas H. Troeger, Song that Blesses Earth Andrew Pratt, More than Hymns: Words for a Lyrical Faith Henry J. Waters (Compiler) The New Bible Hymn-Book Veronica Whitty, Estelle White 1925 – 2011

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Volume XXI 6 No 287 ~ Spring 2016

Volume XXI 5 No 286 ~ Winter 2016

The Longing and the Legacy: Liturgy and Life in the Hymns of William Williams of Pantycelyn by E. Wyn James Confessions of a Hymn- and hymn-song-writer by Douglas Constable Review by Martin Leckebusch

A House of Praise part two: Collected Hymns 2002–2013; Timothy Dudley-Smith.

Letters End-Piece by Jean Sylvan Evans & Gillian Warson Contributors Please click here to read this Bulletin

Volume XXI 4 No 285 ~ Autumn 2015

International Conference Cambridge 2015 by Graham Deans Commentary on the Festival of Hymns of the Hymn Society of Great Britain and Ireland Cambridge International Conference by Ian Bradley Hymns, Poems, Songs; the Lyrical and the Liturgical by Rowan Williams An Exploration of the Place of Narrative, Biblical Text in Charismatic Worship by Jonathan Bramwell Anniversaries Letters Contributors Please click here to read this Bulletin

Volume XXI 3 No 284 ~ Summer 2015

Volume XXI 2 No 283 ~ Spring 2015

Hymns, Servanthood and Social Engineering by Andrew Pratt John Betjemin and Hymnody by Ian Sharp Wolf Hall and a Hymn by Andrew Pratt Reviews

In Tune With Heaven Or Not: Women in Christian Liturgical Music, June Boyce Tilman In Melody and Songs – Hymns from the Psalm versions of Isaac Watts Sing of the World Made New – Hymns of Justice, Peace and Christian Responsibility He’s here – All Days Singing, Ruthie Thomas Gadsby’s, The Story of a Hymnbook 1814 – 2014

A Transcript of the Sermon Given at the Service of Thanksgiving for the Life of Michael Saward by The Rt Rev Michael Baughen Obituaries

Michael John Saward, 14 May 1932-31 January 2015 David Goodall, 1922-2014

Letter and Notes

Does it Really Matter by Michael Haighton

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Volume XXI 1 No 282 ~ Winter 2015

Memories, Healing and Hymns: The Power of Words and Music in Shaping Faith by Jan Berry Singing to Save Our Surroundings by Alan Hall Philip Doddridge (1702–1751) and His Hymns by Gwilym Beechey Nordic Conference – Hymn, Song Society Espoo, Finland 1-4 October 2014 by Alan Hall Obituary

The Rev Patrick Goodland MBE, 1929-2014

The Missing Stanzas of ‘Tell Out My Soul’ Revealed Here for the First Time – The Words You Never Knew About by Christopher Idle Contributors Please click here to read this Bulletin

Volume XX 12 No 281 ~ Autumn 2014

Hymn Society Conference 2014, Cirencester by Elizabeth Cosnett Conference Hymn Festival Commentary, Charlton Kings, July 2014 by Marjorie Dobson Honorary Vice President On choosing the right tune to parody by John Hartley The challenge of the worship song: Keith Getty and Stuart Townend by John Crothers Finding the right voice: glimpses of poetic imagery in the hymn tune by Joan Thackray The bridge between Christmas and Easter: Candlemas and its hymns by Kay Grifﬁths Anniversaries Contributors Please click here to read this Bulletin

Volume XX 11 No 280 ~ Summer 2014

Volume XX 10 No 279 ~ Spring 2014

Britten and Hymnody – A Centenary Celebration of Hymns in the Music of Benjamin Britten (1913-1976) by Clive Young and Anne Harrison Pseudo Corno Dolce by Malcolm Sturgess New Songs of Celebration Ponder: The Challenge of the Worship Song by Martin Leckebusch Reviews

The Letters of Charles Wesley: a Critical Edition, with Introduction and Notes; Volume 1 (1728-1756) Edited by Kenneth G.C. Newport and Gareth Lloyd New Songs of Celebration Render: Congregational Song in the Twenty-first Century, compiled and edited by C. Michael Hawn. Lost Chords and Christian Soldiers: the Sacred Music of Arthur Sullivan, Ian Bradley

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Volume XX 9 No 278 ~ Winter 2014

Contents The Canterbury Dictionary of Hymnology J.R. Watson Sermon To Conclude The Conference at the on-line launch of The Canterbury Dictionary of Hymnology, St Mary Redcliffe, Bristol, Evening Prayer, 20 October 2013 Timothy Dudley-Smith Urbs Fortitudinis – a City of Strength Edward Darling Charles Hewitson Nash (1853–1928): A Maidenhead Hymn-Writer John Dearing Buttons, Laces and Screws: or, Through Words to Hymns Christopher Idle Reviews

Psalms for all Seasons: A Complete Psalter for Worship

Tail Piece: What Makes a Person Compose Music? David Smalley Contributors Please click here to read this Bulletin

Volume XX 8 No 277 ~ Autumn 2013

Derbyshire Debates, Delights and Dictionaries: A report on the Conference at Swanwick, 23 – 26 July 2013 by Christopher Idle Hymn Society Festival of Hymns Derby Cathedral 25 July 2013 by Valerie Ruddle The 27th Conference of IAH – Internationale Arbeitsgemeinschaft fűr Hymnologieat Thomaskerk, Amsterdam, August 11th – 18th 2013 by Jenny Canham How Does the Choice of Hymns or worship songs affect people’s worship? by James Woolford Hymn Singing in Nigeria by Gillian Warson 2014 Anniversaries of Hymn writers and Composers Obituaries

William Donald Davison William Henry (Harry) Grindle Graham Stuart Harrison Donald Paul Hustad

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Volume XX 7 No 276 ~ Summer 2013

Volume XX 6 No 275 ~ Spring 2013

Volume XX 5 No 274 ~ Winter 2013

Trust in God and Christian Soldiers - the Hymn Tunes of Arthur Sullivan by Ian Bradley

A Note on Richard Baxter and His Hymns by Gwilym Beechey

Reviews

James Montgomery: a man for all people, Paul S.Taylor
Let Deserts Bloom, Daily Devotions for Lent, Martin E Leckebush
Songs for the Road of Peace, Hymns and Songs by Christopher Idle and Sue Gilmurray
The Oxford Book of Descants: full music edition, Julian Elloway (ed)
Sing, God’s Easter People, Hymns, Carols, Worship Songs, David Mowbray

New and Renewed - Scouting for Guides? by Martin Leckebusch

Worship Live issue 53 autumn 2012 - Starting Afresh by Jenny Canham

Letter

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Volume XX 4 No 273 ~ Autumn 2012

The Conference of The Hymn Society of Great Britain and Ireland 2012 by Andrew Pratt

Festival of Hymns in Trinity United Reformed Church Lancaster High Street by Robert and Jenny Canham

The Lord my pasture shall prepare
Our gracious God, this year of Jubilee
Come, ye that know and fear the Lord
Love soars where eagles cease to fly
God of the garden, Eden’s land
Creation sings, each plant and tree
O boundless salvation, deep ocean of love
Let us run with perseverance
A rich young man came seeking
I sought the Lord and afterward I knew
Nearer my God to thee
Jesus shall reign where’er the sun

Hymns: The Sound of Communion - Part Two by Mark Woodruff

Complementing the Roman Proper – Hymns or Liturgical Songs?
Towards Integration
Building up the Body – Unity in knowledge of the Son of God

William Booth’s Song Books by Gordon Taylor

Revival Hymns
The Christian Mission Hymn Book
Revival Music
1878 Song Book
New Songs, 1879-99
1899 Song Book
Last word

2013 Anniversaries of Hymn Writers and Composers

Review

Beyond all words: Hymn Texts 2003 – 2011, Alan Gaunt

Letters

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Volume XX 3 No 272 ~ Summer 2012

Hymns and Progressive Christianity by Andrew Pratt

What is progressive Christianity?
A place for hymns?
The place of music
Past Practice
Progressive Practice
The way ahead…

Hymns: The Sound of Communion - Part 1 by Mark Woodruff

English hymns in Catholic liturgy
Hymns in the Anglican liturgy
Hymns and the Proper of the Roman Rite
Identity and Integrity
Hymns as Active Participation

Reviews

Making the sound of the bamboo, Hymnal Companion to Sound the Bamboo, Asian Hymns in Their Cultural and Liturgical Contexts
a greener place to grow, 50 more hymn texts, (sic: the title is not capitalized) by Adam M L Tice
Music and Theology in Nineteenth-Century Britain, edited Martin Clarke

Obituaries

George H. Shorney, 16 December 1931 - 31 March 2012
Bryan F. Spinney 1930-2012

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Volume XX 2 No 271 ~ Spring 2012

Developments In the Near Future: Hymnals in England by Brian Castle

Introduction
The Development and Role of the
Hymn from the Early Church
The Development and Role of the Hymn from the Reformation
The Hymn in England
The Future of Hymns and Hymnals in England

Year in Song: A Biographical Project in Progress by David Mowbray

A Tale of some [Methodist] Hymn Books by David Young

Reviews

Singing the Faith
Seasons and Reasons 32 new hymns for various times and occasions
Selah Songs of Rejoicing
And Every Breath a Song: 72 hymn texts

Corrections and Clarification

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Volume XX 1 No 270 ~ Winter 2012

Building Jerusalem: New Zealand Hymns on Social Issues by Colin Gibson

Songs for Social Justice
War and Peace
Hymns Addressing Family Violence and Child Abuse
Invisible Women - or Gender Imbalance
Pariah or Priest? - Hymns of Inclusiveness
The Strategies of These Hymn Writers
To Sum Up

Hymn Society 75th Anniversary - A Lucky Dip of Recollections by Alan luff and Michael Garland

Reviews

Dissenting Praise: Religious Dissent and the Hymn in England and Wales
Sing Praise - Hymns and Songs for Refreshing Worship

Obituary

Bernard Stanford Massey, 22 June 1927 - 28 October 2011

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Volume XIX 12 No 269 ~ October 2011

Anniversary Conference John Hartley

Waltham Abbey Festival of Hymns Gillian Warson

1. Awake my soul and with the sun
2. Jesus in the new dawn
3. O Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness
4. God the weaver
5. The Kingdom of God is justice and joy
6. Now as a lamp to guide my footsteps
7. Wisdom far beyond our knowledge
8. Everything changes but God changes not
9. All saints? How can it be?
10. Who would true valour see
11. When Miriam's daughters rise and sing
12. For All the saints who from their labours rest

The 1611 Bible and the English Hymn J R Watson

1. Justifying hymn writing
2. Paraphrasing
3. Intensifying
4. Preaching

The Psalms as a Reflection of Identity: Perspectives from South Africa and Scotland Elsabé Kloppers

Childhood memories
A shared identity and mysterious levels of solidarity
A New Versification of the Metrical Psalms in Afrikaans
The Scottish tradition of metrical psalms
A broader context

2012 Anniversaries of Hymn Writers and Composers

Review

Never Let The Songs End: New Hymns To Inspire and Uplift

Letter

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Volume XIX 11 No 268 ~ July 2011

What can a Hymn Writer learn from a Lyricist? A review and reflection on Sondheim's: Finishing the Hat by Timothy Dudley-Smith

The Details
Less is More
Content Dictates Form
Rhyme

Traditional Christian Considerations for Singing (Part 2 of 2) by David W T Brattston

Instrumental Accompaniment
Christian Music Kept Separate from Profane
Lessons from the Tradition

That's Their Funeral by Christopher Idle

Review

Music and the Wesleys, editors: Nicholas Temperley and Stephen Banfield review by Ivor H Jones

"Ho!" Said the Fox by Brian West

Obituary

John Eddison 1916 - 2011 by Christopher Idle

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Volume XIX 10 No 267 ~ April 2011

Canticles Old and New Anne Harrison

Traditional Christian Considerations for Singing (Part 1 of 2) David W T Brattston

Tradition to be cherished
Reasons for following tradition
Music in the surrounding culture
Singing in the Christian context
Singing in congregational worship
Singing outside congregational worship

The Hymns of Hilary Jolly Brian West

Rescue the Hymn Book! Valerie Ruddle

Let's be fair to authors and composers
A hymn book as a devotional tool is being overlooked

Wesley at Wormingford? Christopher Idle

Obituary

Randle Gilbert Mainwaring, 1912-2010

Letters and Notes

Paul A. Richardson, FHS
Michael Haighton
Ken Bowden

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Volume XIX 9 No 266 ~ January 2011

The Challenges of Creating a Hymnal Companion by Carl P. Daw Jr.

Hymns in Literature: A Few Observations by Elizabeth Cosnett

Who Made the Deadly Forks of Lightning? A Plea for Reality by Alan Gaunt

Book Reviews

This is our song, women’s hymn-writing ed. Janet Wooton
Grace, Order, Openness and Diversity by Ian Bradley
Hear my song by Pam Rhodes
Sing the word simply by Sheila Bredon Storey
Arise my love, music for weddings by Tony Alonso and Marty Haugen
Let this be the time, songs of transformation and peace by Lori True

Obituary

Ruth Alex Mitchell, 1947-2010

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Volume XIX 8 No 266 ~ October 2010

Conference 2010 Collingwood College, University of Durham

The Festival of Hymns 2010 by James Dickinson

Introit: Lead Me, Lord
Hymn 1: Holy, Holy, Holy,
Hymn 2: Veni, Creator Spiritus
Hymn 3: The King of Love my Shephard is
Hymn 4: We Praise You God
Hymn 5: Benedicite, Omnia Opera
Hymn 6: Put Peace into Each Other’s Hands
Hymn 7: We Cannot Measure How You Heal
Hymn 8: The Royal Banners Forward Go
Anthem: Thou Wilt Keep Him in Perfect Peace
Hymn 9: You Laid Aside Your Rightful Reputation
Let us pray: A few moments of reflection
Hymn 10: In Heavenly Love Abiding
Hymn 11: God is Here! As we His Poeple
Hymn 12: Come Down, O Love Divine

100 Hymns for Today - at 40 by Martin Kettle

Prudentius and his hymns for Christmas and Epiphany by Gwilym Beechey

The Carol and its context in Twentieth Century England by Sean Vogt

Bibliography

A metrical version of Venite? by John Hartley

Anniversaries to be celebrated in 2011

Notices:

The new Dictionary of Hymnology
Hymn Society 75th Anniversary

Book Reviews

Between the Nene and the Welland: Some East Midlands Hymn-Tunes from the West-Gallery Period
Reprise: An Irish Church musician looks back

Obituary

David Grundy 1934 - 2010

Letters

Timothy Dudley-Smith
Brian West
Chris Idle

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Volume XIX 7 No 264 ~ July 2010

Vision or Heresy - Hymns Shaping Doctrine - Richard Hooker, Frederick Faber and Sex… by Andrew Pratt

From Experimental Educator to Nationalist Theologian: The Hymns of Isaac Watts by John M Hull

Introduction
The Political Theology
Jesus shall reign where e’er the Sun
When I Survey the Wondrous Cross
Implications for Education and for Spirituality

John Pollock - The Endeavour of a Lifetime by John Crothers

1931 and the last years
Pollock the hymn book editor
The language of militarism
An Assessment of his Work
Summary conclusions

Julian’s Dictionary of Hymnology, and After by J.R. Watson

1. History.
2. The Present Day.
3. Conclusion.

Review

Come Celebrate: Contemporary hymns from leading writers Review by Michael Garland

Obituaries

Michael Lehr
Austin C. Lovelace
Sibyl Phillips
James Quinn

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Volume XIX 6 No 263 ~ April 2010

John Pollock - The Endeavour of a Lifetime by John Crothers

The Life
The Texts and Tunes

CWM ROHNDDA by John Rhys

What Kind of Meter for a Psalm? by John Hartley

Psalm 23
Shepherd God (Psalm 23)
Psalm 56
Be Merciful to Me (Psalm 56)

The New Dictionary of Hymnology by J.R. Watson

A New Hymn by Sheila Storey

Reviews

Above every name: Thirty Contemporary Hymns in Praise of Christ, Timothy Dudley-Smith
Love’s Open Door, Brian Wren
Durham Sings! Durham's contribution to English hymnody, Rosalind Brown
CD Review - Come let us join our cheerful songs - Hymns from Glenalmond
Hymn Society booklet series

Obituaries

David R. Wright
Sir John (Johnny) Dankworth

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Volume XIX 5 No 262 ~ January 2010

Producing 5,842 Hymns by Bert Tosh

Standing, singing and diction
The 'Voice'
Organists!
What's sung
Impressions
Choirs and praise bands

Hymns and Songs in Christian Worship: Past, Present and Future? by Timothy Dudley-Smith

A Personal Impression of the 2009 International Conference Held in Opole, Poland, 2009 by Doug Constable

A Hymn for the Dedication of a New Bell at Chartwelton by Michael Haighton

Obituary

David Wright
Fred Kaan

Review

The Space Between (The Poems of Alan Gaunt)

Apology

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Volume XIX 4 No 261 ~ October 2009

We are sad to record the death of The Rev'd Dr Fred Kaan

Fred Kaan: The Man and His Hymns by Gillian Warson

Fred the pacifist
Fred the pastor
Fred the ecumenist
Fred the environmentalist
Fred for Unity

Impressions of the Hymn Society Conference Armagh, 2009 by John Crothers

The Festival of Hymns by Edward Darling

Introduction
1 Christ is the world's Redeemer
2. It were my soul's desire
3. Eternal light, shine in my heart
Anthem: Amour Vincit Omnia Martin How (b.1931)
4. Deus meus, adiuva me
5. What a friend we have in Jesus
6. We meet, exploring each new call of life
7. How great the tale, that there should be
Organ Prelude: Psalm Prelude - Set 1, No. 2 Herbert Howells (1892-1983)
8. Our lives to Christ we dedicate
9. I cannot tell how he whom angels worship
10. There's a widness in God's mercy
Anthem: A Prayer of Saint Patrick David Darling (b.1960)
11. In Christ there is no east or west

Anniversaries of 2010

Letter to a Hymn Writer by Brian A. Wren

Writing in verse
Metre
Writing Tips
Issues for a Hymn Writer
How do I model the writing process?
How can I find my voice?
Vulnerable awareness
Honesty with ourselves
Knowing Where We Come from
Writer or composer?
How am I improving my knowledge and skill?
Working with images
Descriptive and Theological Work
How can I improve what I write?
Question, Question, Question
Circles of validation

Memos for Methodists Messing With The Wesleys by Marjorie Dobson

Review

Sing We Merrily: Music for Eighteenth-Century English Choirs

Obituaries

Kathryn Jenkins (1961-2009)
David Godsen of Southsea (1929-2009)
Truth and Aspiration
Annette May Ferrer (1930-2009)

Letter

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Volume XIX 3 No 260 ~ July 2009

Finding a Voice Down-Under by Colin Gibson

Restless Waves, Appointed Limits, Almighty Words; or Death by a Thousand Cuts? by Christopher Idle

Hymns A&M, 1961-2011: The Story Continues… by David R Wright

In the News: Hymns, History and High Office: NW Kent Celebrates 250 Years on by Christopher Idle

Reviews

Sunday by Sunday
Recovering the Lord's Song, Getting Sung Scripture Back Into Worship
Music and Theology

In Memoriam

Kathryn Jenkins

Letter

Corrections

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Volume XIX 2 No 259 ~ April 2009

The Boy Who Ran Around The Countryside With A Hymn Book Under His Arm: Ira David Sankey 1840-1908 by John Matthews

My experience of singing Sankey hymns
An account of Sankey’s life and work
Comments provided by John Matthews on the hymns sung during his talk
‘Will your anchor hold?’
‘Jesus keep me near the Cross’
‘It passeth knowledge’
‘Shall we gather at the river?’
‘Hold the fort, for I am coming’
‘God be with you till we meet again’

On Collecting Hymns A&M by David R Wright

Reviews

Songs for the Road to Peace, Christopher Idle and Sue Gilmurray
The Voice of Faith, Timothy Dudley-Smith

Congratulations

Obituary

Jack Hoad, 1915 - 2009

Letters by

David Godsen
Christopher Idle
Michael Saward
Frank Ball
Rhidian Griffiths

The last laugh… the skill of Wesley

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Volume XIX 1 No 258 ~ January 2009

George Thalben-Ball and His Hymn Tunes by Gwilym Beechey

Hymnwriting - The Lost Generation by Janet Wooton

Hymn Supplements
Hymn Books
Have we been barking up the wrong trouser leg all these years?

The Price of Sin by Leslie Ivory

Hymn or Song? by Martin Leckebusch

Review

Walking By The River Christopher M. Idle: 100 New Hymn and Song Texts 1998-2008, with Other Verses

Corrections

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Volume XVIII 12 No 257 ~ October 2008

Conference 2008 by Sibyl Phillips

Liverpool Hymn Society Festival 2008 by Michael Saward

Reading Between the Lines: The Everlasting Hills, the Recently-published Manx Hymn Book by Fenella Bazin

Manx connections with Liverpool
A brief history of church music on the Isle of Man
The importance of Methodism
West Gallery music
Manx hymns
The Manx Hymn Book
What the hymns tell us about the authors and composers; their education, social aspirations, and the influences that were important to them.
Variety of composers’ occupations
Subjects and styles
Conclusions

New Light on 'I Vow To Thee My Country' by Alan Gibbs

Carols Can Open Doors by Chris Humphreys

Mission and mirth - carols old and new
From the mouths of babes…
Cathedral carolling
Pushing the boundaries

Anniversaries of 2009

Reviews

Gather in His Name: the story of the Open Brethren in Britain and Ireland by Tim Grass
Zion Still Sings - For Every Generation.
Hymns of glory, songs of praise

Obituaries

Kenneth Trickett
Hugh Thomas McElrath

Correspondence

Gordon Knight
Robert A. Canham

Contributor addendum

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Volume XVIII 11 No 256 ~ July 2008

Jonathan Battishill’s Twelve Hymns, The Words By Revd. Mr Charles Wesley: Methodism and Fashionable Art music In The Eighteenth Century by Martin V. Clarke

Lampe and Handel: Methodism and the musical élite
Battishill and the Wesleys
The Texts and Tunes of Battishill’s Twelve Hymns
Summary

Isaac Watts: A Universal Hymn Writer by Andrew Meszaros

Geoffrey Beaumont And The 20th Century Church Light Music Group - A Recognition Of Their Contribution To Contemporary Hymnody by Simon Parry

Christians Or Only Consumers Of Religion? by Mark Gretason

Obituary

Edith Margaret Clarkson, 1915-2008

Correspondence

Review

Correction

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Volume XVIII 10 No 255 ~ April 2008

Are We Right About the Beginnings of the Hymn Renaissance by Richard Wilkinson

Hymns and Slavery - Part 2 by Janet Wootton

Radical Hymns
World Music
Folk Revivals

‘ “From Indias’s Coral Strand”: An Introduction to Ellen Lakshmi Goreh (1853-1937), a British-Indian Woman Hymn-Writer’ by Nancy Jiwon Cho

Ebenezer Alfred Tydeman by Ken F. Bowden

Reviews

High Days and Holy Days review by Michael Saward
Sweet Songs of Zion review by Timothy Dudley-Smith
The St. Francis collection of Free Accompaniments to Hymn Tunes. 80 settings by various composers review by Ian Sharp
The Singing Thing too: enabling congregations to sing review by Ian Sharp
The Kids Hymnal - 80 Songs and Hymns

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Volume XVIII 9 No 254 ~ January 2008

‘When Jesus Claims The Sinner’s Heart’: John Newton (1725-1807), from Infidel to Olney Hymn Writer by Sibyl Phillips

Hymns and Slavery by Janet Wootton

Introduction
The eighteenth century campaign
The nineteenth century in Britain and America
Songs of the Plantation Slaves
After abolition

Choosing Hymns - Some Reflections by Anne Harrison

What do we think we're doing when we choose hymns for congregations to sing?
Who chooses the hymns that are sung?
What criteria help in making the choices?
What assistance is available to those who choose hymns?

The Case for Hymn Books by David R. Wright

An Ideal Hymn Book? by David R. Wright

Reviews

Charles Wesley, a biography, Best, G., review by Andrew Pratt
Hymns for a Pilgrim People: A Congregational Hymnal, review by Graham J. Adams
Eagles’ Wings and Lesser Things, Hymns, prayers, drama and other resources for worship, Janet Wootton, review by Marjorie Dobson

Hymn Search

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Volume XVIII 8 No 253 ~ October 2007

Conference 2007 by David Blanchflower

IAH Conference by Elizabeth Cosnett

‘When Jesus Claims The Sinner’s Heart’:John Newton (1725 -1807), From Infidel To Olney Hymn Writer by Sibyl Phillips

A Charles Wesley Pilgrimage by J.R. Watson

Introduction
Wesley and Watts
Wesley's emotional range
Wesley and love
Conclusion

Keeping In Tune: Editing Songs Of Praise by Hugh Faupel

Anniversaries 2008

Note

Obituaries

Maurice A P Wood, 1916-2007
Christopher Hayward, 1968-2007

Reviews

Hymns of Universal Praise review by Basil E. Bridge
Charles Wesley: Life, Literature and Legacy review by Christopher Idle
Some New Hymns
Five Anthems for all-age worship review by Ian Sharp
Exploring Praise! Volume 2: the authors and composers review by Michael Saward
Hymns of Love, Hope and Joy review by John Barnard

Hymn Search

Apologies

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Volume XVIII 7 No 252 ~ June 2007

Believing What We Sing by Michael Saward

100 Years On: The Centenary Of Stainer and Bell Ltd by Nicholas Williams

Interview With Pam Rhodes April 2007 by Andrew Pratt

The First And Great Commandment: How Are We Doing? by Christopher Idle

Reviews

A Door for the World by Timothy Dudley-Smith review by Elizabeth Cosnett
A Calendar of Praise by Timothy Dudley-Smith review by Ian Sharp
Reclaiming Praise: Hymns from a Spiritual Journey by Andrew Pratt review by Hazel Bradley
The Christian Life Hymnal review by Andrew Pratt
Church Hymnary review by Andrew Pratt

Correspondence

David R. Wright
Brian Spinney

Hymns and the Public Conciousness by Kay Griffiths

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Volume XVIII 6 No 251 April 2007

Hymns and Biography by Andrew Pratt

‘The Lord Will Come’: Who was this nameless genius? by J.R. Watson

8787D by John Barnard

‘Hymn Sandwich’: What is the Problem? by David R. Wright

Reviews

Healing the Nations: Fred Kaan, The Man and his Hymns, review by Alan Gaunt
A Rainbow to Heaven, review by Gillian Warson
Exploring Praise!, review by Michael Saward
Christ Triumphant, review by Marjorie Dobson
Born in Song: Methodist Worship in Britain, review by Andrew Pratt
O’Bryan’s Hymns, review by Andrew Pratt

CD Review

Timeless Love, review by Gillian Warson

A note to welcome Cydymaith Caneuon Ffydd

Correspondence

John Barnard
David Godsen
Cecily Taylor

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Volume XVIII 5 No 250 January 2007

“The Kingdom of God has Come Close” Luke 10:9,11 by Timothy Dudley-Smith

That Chunky Green Book - The Centenary of a Hymnodic Ikon by Alan Luff

The English Hymnal by James Dickinson

Choosing Hymns - Some Reflections by Anne Harrison

Who chooses the hymns that are sung?
What criteria help in making choices?
What assistance is available to those who choose hymns?

The Organist in Worship by William O. Jones

Reviews

I Will Not Sing Alone review by Doug Constable
The Complete New English Hymnal CD review by John Barnard

Correspondence

Announcement

Corrections

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Volume XVIII 4 No 249 October 2006

Conference 2006 by Andrew Pratt

What are we Saying by Singing? by Rowan Williams

Seventy Years On by Alan Gaunt

Anniversaries of 2007

Reviews

Church Hymnary Fourth Edition review by Edward Darling
The Psalms, metrical Psalms for singing to well known tunes review by Andrew Pratt
Hymns from the Classics review by Gillian Warson
The Complete New English Hymnal CD review by John Barnard

Contributors

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Volume XVIII 3 No 248 July 2006

Evangelicals, Hymns and Songs: Which Way Now? by Martin Leckebusch

From sandwiches to songs
Rewriting the menu
Threads and trends
The shape of things to come?

Playing For Hymns: A View From the Keyboard by Ian Sharp

‘70 Treasures’: The Birth of a Hymn Based Project by David R. Wright

Reviews

Strengthened for Service, 100 years of the English Hymnal 1906-2006, review by Michael Garland
New English Praise, A supplement to the New English Hymnal, review by John Barnard
The Everlasting Hills, Hymns from the Isle of Man, review by Ian Sharp
CD Review: The Complete New English Hymnal review by John Barnard

Passing Thoughts

A Wordsworth - Benson - Dearmer Connundrum
The Bells

Correspondence

From Christopher Idle

Contributors

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Volume XVIII 2 No 247 April 2006

Finding Philine by Gillian Warson

Who Is The Greatest Of Them All? by Alan Gaunt

Reviews

Awake My Soul review by Geoffrey Wrayford
A Panorama of Christian Hymnody review by Andrew Pratt
Let the People Sing: hymn tunes in perspective review by Ian Sharp
An English-speaking Hymnal Guide review by Elizabeth Cosnett
Hear the Angels Sing review by Ian Sharp
Welcome God’s Tomorrow - 38 Hymn Texts by Ruth Duck review by Marjorie Dobson
CD Reviews: The Complete New English Hymnal review by John Barnard

Thank You

Corrections

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Volume XVIII 1 No 246 January 2006

The Music of the Scottish Psalter (1929) and its Relevance for Worship in the Church of Scotland Today by Graham Deans

The Origins and Range of the Music
Economic Issues
Other Restrictions
Gathering Notes
Pitch of Tunes
Descants, Faux-bourdons and Unison Settings
Instrumental Accompaniment
Some Concluding Comments

Hymns in a Man’s Life by Kenneth Lysons

A Higher Gift Than Grace by Leslie Ivory

Singing in Australia by Rex Hunt

Your Starter for Ten by Andrew Pratt

Reviews:

Christian Hymns new Edition 2004
CD Reviews ‘Favourite Hymns from’ collections

Obituaries

Kenneth Lysons
Howard R Stringer

Tailpiece - Corrections

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Volume XVII 12 No 245 October 2005

Conference 2005 by Gillian Warson

The Conference Festival of Hymns Chester Cathedral Wednesday 27 July 2005 by Ian Sharp

1. Sing praise to the Lord! Praise him in the height.
2. Morning glory, starlit sky.
3. Yes! The Redeemer rose.
4. Forgive our sins as we forgive.
5. Let all the world in every comer sing.
6. God is infinite in mercy.
7. Bread of heaven, on thee we feed.
8. Here is bread.
9. Lord of the boundless curves of space.
10. In our day of thanksgiving.
11. God, who made the stars of heaven.
12. Rejoice, the Lord is King!

We are Ecumenical - Reflections on Inter-Faith Hymnody by Alan Gaunt

An Introduction to the Life, Hymns and Poetry of a Northamptonshire Lace Maker, Eliza Westbury by Sybil Phillips

Peace and War in Hymns by David Wright

Reviews

Companion to Church Hymnal Fifth Edition
Favourite Hymns

Correspondence

from Douglas Cave
from Nicholas Temperley
from David Godsen

Obituary

Margaret Trickett

Announcement

Anniversaries of 2006

Tail Piece

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Volume XVII 11 No 244 July 2005

The Saga of ‘To God be the Glory’ by Donald Paul Hustad

First publishing
First publication in Great Britain
Identifying Gospel songs
Publishing and use from 1875 to 1954
A personal confession
One evangelistic song leader meets another in London
Recent printings and use in the United States
Recent publishing and use in the United Kingdom
The hymn and tune analyzed
Biblical quotations and allusions
Text alterations
Why?

The Continuing History of ‘I vow to thee my Country’ by Doug Constable

The New Website by Gillian Warson

Reviews

John Hopkins, Metrical Psalmist and Rector of Great Waldingfield Review by Alan Luff
The Altar's Fire Review by Andrew Pratt
O for a thousand tongues Review by Ivor H. Jones
Gathering Review by Andrew Pratt
Love to Sing (Peace Please) Review by Andrew Pratt
CD Review: Praise to the Lord Review by John Barnard

Correspondence

Tail Piece

Correction

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Volume XVII 10 No 243 April 2005

Inter-Faith Hymnody by Elizabeth Cosnett

The Pros and Cons of Inter-Faith Hymnody by Andrew Pratt

Scriptural justification for inter-faith dialogue
Is it possible to sing hymns with someone of a different faith?
If such hymns are written will they be used?
What will happen if we enter such a dialogue?
Summary

Hymns in the Context of Multi-Faith Activity and Worship by Michael Saward

Hymns and ‘Advertising Standards’ by David R. Wright

How do we promote good standards of hymn singing? by John Barnard

Reviews

The Irish Presbyterian Hymn Book Reviewed by Graham Deans
Rejoice O People. Hymns and Poems by Albert Bayly with an introduction to the man and his work by David Dale Reviewed by Elizabeth Cosnett
Samuel Sebastian Wesley: a life Reviewed by Bernard Massey
Multi-coloured Maze Reviewed by Alan Gaunt
The English Hymn CD set Reviewed by John Barnard

Correspondence

from Timothy Dudley-Smith

Announcements

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Volume XVII 9 No 242 January 2005

James Montgomery, 1771-1854 by Alan Gaunt

How Do We Promote Good Standards of Hymn-Singing? by Doug Constable

1. Context
2. Standards and Participation
3. Seeking allies
4. An outreach worker?
5. A profile of our members?

Hymn Writing and Longevity - Again by Bernard Massey

Reviews

Four Hymn-Tune Quodlibets for Organ Reviewed by Ian Sharp
Seasons and Occasions: A Collection of Hymns and Songs in Various Styles Reviewed by Ian Sharp
Sing! New Words of Worship Reviewed by Ian Sharp

Obituaries

Alan Dunstan 1928-2004
Doreen Newport 1927-2004
Daniel Merrick 1926-2004

Anniversaries of 2005

Correspondence

from David Grundy
from David Gosden
from Michael Haighton

Hilda Margaret Dodd 1890-1975

Tail Piece

Announcements

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Volume XVII 8 No 241 October 2004

Conference Report by Andrew Pratt

Festival of Hymns in Canongate Kirk Wednesday 21st July 2004 by Charles Robertson

1 Hail to the Lord’s annointed!
2 Most glorious Lord of life
3 Today I live: one day shall come my death
4 I heard the voice of Jesus say
5 Love is the touch of intangible joy
6 The Lord is my Shepherd; no want shall I know (Psalm 23)
7 Lord, You have always been our home (Psalm 90)
8 We lay our broken world
9 Forgiveness is Your gift
10 Sanctus and Benedictus Qui Venit
11 Bitter was the night
12 How shall I sing that majesty

Anne Steele’s Drowned Fiancé by J.R. Watson & Nancy Cho

Reviews

Is the right tune? Review by Gillian Warson
Sacred in America: Religion, Music, and Public Culture Review by Andrew Pratt

Note on Arthur Sullivan

Correspondence

Announcements

Dr Bernard Massey

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Volume XVII 7 No 240 July 2004

Hymns: Surprising Light by Christopher Idle

Beginnings
Arriving
Thinking
Reading
Singing
Loving
Ending

The Best Tunes - and The Devil by David R. Wright

Quotes

Obituary

Sidney Carter 1915-2004

Correspondence

from C. Idle
from T. Dudley-Smith

Reviews:

A House of Praise (T. Dudley-Smith) Reviewed by Geoffrey Wrayford
Sing Psalms (Free Church of Scotland) Reviewed by David G. Preston

Hymn Searches

Durham Newslink, the Newspaper of the Diocese of Durham

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Volume XVII 6 No 239 April 2004

Contents

Baptist Praise and Worship by Michael Ball

Baptist Praise and Worship
Policy Decisions Editorial Policy Old and New The Shape of the Book Mind Your Language! Music Final Stages Launch

Translating Hymns by Marcus Wells

Hymn Tunes for the Future by David Lee

Hymns and songs What about tunes? A range of music styles What might our role be? Obituary

George T. Streater

Review

Agape: Songs of Hope and Reconciliation Reviewed by Elizabeth Cosnett and Ian Sharp

Correspondence

from M. Saward

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Volume XVII 5 No 238 January 2004

Contents

Solemn and Strange Music by John Arnold

Conference Festival of Hymns 2003 by Alan Gaunt

Let all the world in every corner sing
Glad music fills the Christmas sky
When heaven’s bright with mystery
When he was baptized in Jordan
Son of the Lord most high
Swiftly pass the clouds of glory
Draw nigh to thy Jerusalem, O Lord
An upper room did our Lord prepare
Alas! and did my saviour bleed
Jesus, thy boundless love to me
Yours is the glory resurrected one

A note from history by the Revd Peter J. Millam

Hymns and Literature: Form and Interpretation by J. R. Watson>

From Age to Age and from Land to Land by David Goodall

Reviews

Delight that Never Dies by A. Gaunt Review by Basil E. Bridge
Sing it Again by A. Harrison Reviewed by Alan Luff

Obituary

Richard Wayne Dirksen

Correspondence

from R. Micklem
from P. J. Neville
from D. Gosden
from P. Wigmore
from J. Farrow

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Volume XVII 4 No 237 October 2003

Contents

Obituary: Caryl Micklem 1925-2003

by David Goodall
by Derek C. Hodgson

Conference 2003 at Canterbury by Derrick and Beryl Baker Inclusive Geography by Dr Bernard Massey Hymns for an Itinerant Preacher by Michael Haighton Reviews:

Composing Music for Worship ed. S. Darlington and A. Kreider Reviewd by John Hough
Jubilate, Everybody: the Story of Jubilate Hymns by M. Saward Reviewd by Dr Bernard Massey

Anniversaries of 2004 Quote Fishes and Freedom by Christopher Idle Correspondence

Timothy Dudley-Smith
M. Haighton
B.D. West
M. Jones

Correction

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Volume XVII 3 No 236 July 2003

Contents

Should Charles Wesley’s Theology be Reassessed? by Andrew Pratt

‘My Grace is Sufficient’ by David R. Wright The Olney Hymns by Vincent Newey Songwriters’ Consultation by Martin Leckebusch Hymn Writing in a Cultural Studies Perspective by Doug Constable Hymns on my Travels No.6 by Wynne Towner Review:

Songs of God's People, Volume Two by M Leckebusch Reviewed by Graham Deans

Obituaries

Arthur William Oldham
Caryl Micklem

News The Society's Website Correspondence

from F. Roads
from K.A. Lysons
from M. Lehr

Quote Corrections

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Volume XVII 2 No 235 April 2003

Contents

Hymns in Prison by Rosie Deedes

A Few Thoughts on Hymn Writing by Alison Robertson

Joseph Parry by Alan Luff

Two Hymn Tunes by Sir John Goss by Patrick Little

Fresh Airs (An editorial postscript) by Bernard Massey

Hymns for Spring by Kenneth Lysons

Hymn Writing and Longevity by Bernard Massey

James Montgomery by George Tolley

Obituaries

Marjorie Idle, 1931-2003
Bernard Arthur Braley, 1924-2003by Alan Luff
Hilda Jane Little, 1906-2002
Harold Riley
Lionel Frederick Dakers
John Knight Gregory
Malcolm Benjamin Graham Christopher Williamson

Correspondence

Quote

The Bulletin

International Conference at Halifax

Notes

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Volume XVII 1 No 234 January 2003

Contents

Act of Praise, Leicester 2002 by Martin Ellis

Hark the Glad Sound ‘ere God had Built the Mountains Our Father God, Thy Name We Praise God of Love and Truth and Beauty Lord for the Years Anthem: Drop, Drop, Slow Tears Take my Gifts and Let Me Love You Come Lord, to our Souls Come Down For Riches of Salvation As With Gladness Men of Old Anthem: Save us, O Lord, waking Glorious Things of Thee are Spoken

On attending the Annual Conference for the first time by Michael Jones

Singing for children by Gillian Warson

Singing without seeing by Emma Turl

‘Kissed a guilty world in love’ by the Editor

I sought the author; a Hymnological Whodunnit by Bernard Massey

Hymns on my Travels, No. 5 by June Griffiths

All over the place – 5

A New Dictionary of Hymnology by J.R. Watson

Albert Bayly, 1901-1984

Happy ones and holy (Obituaries)

A. Milner H. Little

Reviews:

Methodist Hymns Old and New Sydney Carter’s Lord of the Dance and other songs and poems Sing God’s Glory; Hymns for Sundays and Holy Days

Correspondence

P. Wigmore, T. Dudley-Smith, B. Massey, B. Spinney

Quote

News of Hymnody

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Volume XVI 12 No 233 October 2002

Why bother with a Hymn Book, by Brian Edwards

All Over the Place – 4

Conference 2002, by Bernard Massey

The Friendly Burglar

Hymns on my travels. No.4, by Clive Young

When words call the tune, by Ian Sharp

Reviews:

Songs of Praise: the nation’s favourite hymns (A. Barr)
An Annointed Anthology of Hymns (J.R. Watson)
A Little Primitive (K. Lysons)
Whatever Name or Creed (A Pratt)
Pennine Way Hymns (S. Chandler)
A Journey with Tunes, part 8 (V. Ruddle)
Tears and Laughter (D. Godsen)
We can be messengers (S. Heafield, B. Wren)

The Long Cloud of Witnesses (R. Guillebaud)

Correspondence

Colin M Davis
David Blanchflower
Philip J Neville

Virtual Unreality, by the Editor

Among our contributors

Reminder

Anniversaries of 2003

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Volume XVI 11 No 232 June 2002

Come Sunday: Gospel Music with a Jazz Cadence, by William Edgar

New Dimensions in Europe: Hymnology Seminar at Timisoara, Romania, by Doug Constable

Hymns on my Travels, No.3, by Jonathan Frais

The Many Mysteries of Metre, by David Wright

Jubilees and Others, by Christopher Idle

Neale at Market Blandings, by Christopher Idle

Reviews

Cantate Domino: New Hymns for Choir and Congregation, review by Alan Gaunt
Common Praise (Ancient and Modern) Large Print Edition, review by Christopher Idle

Ye Blessed Souls at Rest

Donald Webster
Lawrence Bartlett

Correspondence

David Hill
John Hough

Errata

All over the place

Among our correspondents

The Rector of Rugby says it all

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Volume XVI 10 No 231 April 2002

New Psalm Versions: a Review Article (Songs of God’s People) by Alan Luff

All over the place 1 by Penny Coles

The Play’s not the Thing by Bernard Massey

Hymns on my travels. No.2 by Marjorie Idle

All over the place 2

Golden Jubilee …

Books Wanted and Unwanted

The Top Ten Hymns? by Bernard Massey and Christopher Idle

Disappointed, disgruntled, depressed? You need…

Rolling streams

Reviews:

Hymns for Everyday Saints (Elizabeth Cosnett)
The Bridge (K. Lysons)
The Good Doctor: Philip Doddridge of Northampton (Alan Clifford)
Genius Grief and Grace (Gaius Davies)
The Development of Particular Baptist Hymnody (Tim Grass)
How Hymns Shape our Lives (Rosalind Brown)

Correspondence

K. Bowden;
D. Lee;
C Micklem

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Editorial Last Lines

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Volume XVI 9 No 230 January 2002

Personal: On Logos and Logos

Joys Celestial: John O. Hoskins

Bernard Massey – Retiring Editor

Act of Praise, Bradford 2001

Hark What a Sound Postscript

Mutual Respect in Multi-Cultural Hymnody

Psalm 23 for The Falklands

The IAH Conference, Ljubljana August 2001

Remembering Fred

Hymns on my Travels, No. 1

Reviews:

Together in Song: Australian Hymn Book II
Beneath a Travelling Star (T Dudley-Smith)
Christian Hymnody in Twentieth Century Britain and America (D. W. Music)
The Psalter – the only Hymnal? (I. H. Murray)

We can be Messengers

As Others See Us

Correspondence

J.R. Watson

More briefly

Among our Contributors

And Finally …

Anniversaries of 2002

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Conference 2001 by Bill Thomas

Wilfred Little 1901-2001 by Alan Luff and Bernard Massey

Norman Goldhawk 1909-2001

Nunc Dimittis:

Stanley Osborne
Arthur Adcock
T.B. Wilson

Congratulations

Reviews:

Church Hymnal, Fifth Edition Review by Bernard Massey
Serving God and God’s Creatures (ed. B. Braley) Review by Kenneth Trickett
Wesley Music for the Millennium (ed P. Carter) Review by John Hough
The Letters of Samuel Wesley (ed P. Olleson) Review by Donald Webster

Correspondence

N. Temperley
D. Webster
P. Wigmore
D.F. Williams
T. Grass

The Bulletin

Corrections

A New School Hymnal

Among our Contributors

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Volume XVI 7 No 228 July 2001

Brother James and his Air by Bernard Massey

Air-dressing – and a proper historical perspective
Air Rescue

Reviews:

Praise! Psalms, Hymns and Songs for Christian Worship; Review by Bernard Massey
Caneuon Ffydd (Songs of Faith); Review by Alan Luff
Sketches and Songs (M. Watsham and N. Matthews); Reviewed by Basil Bridge
First Fruits (Anglican Stewardship Association); Reviewed by Basil Bridge
Hymnal Supplement 2000 (Selah Publishing); Reviewed by Martin Leckebusch
English Versions of some Welsh hymns by Pantycelyn (D. Godsen); Reviewed by Alan Luff

Nunc Dimittis:

G. A. Brandon
M. Sammes

Hymn Searches

Serving God and God’s Creatures (Thanksgiving for Fred Pratt Green)

Liverpool Hope University College

Correspondence

F. Roads
C. Idle

Chapel

Quotation

Glory and Praise

Among our Contributors

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Volume XVI 6 No 227 April 2001

Some Roman-Catholic Hymn-books, by Brian Plumb

Marcus Jenny 1924-2001

Mrs Alexander, by Valerie Wallace

Reviews:

Percy Dearmer: A Parson’s Pilgrimage (D. Gray);
Praise and Glory (ed. R.G. Woods);
Sing to the Lord (St Paul’s Cathedral);
A Journey with Tunes. Part Seven (V. Ruddle)

Nunc Dimittis:

C.H. Dearnley,
B. Foley,
N. Tomblin

New Copyrights

Correspondence

A Dunstan

A Query

Competitions

The Hymn Society of USA and Canada
Christ Church Episcopal Cathedral, Louisville. Kentucky

Corrections

Among our Contributors

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Volume XVI 5 No 226 January 2001

The Making of a Hymn-Book: The Church of Ireland’s Church Hymnal, 5th Edition by Edward Darling and Donald Davison

Part 1: Background and Textual Aspects by Bishop Edward Darling (General Editor)
Part 2: Musical Aspects: Dr Donald Davison (Music Editor)

Act of Praise 2000

1. Not to us be glory given
2. Come, bless the Lord
3. Such a host as none can number
4. When candles are lighted on Candlemas Day
5. Crown him with many crowns
6. I, the Lord of sea and sky
7. Céad míle fáilte romhat
8. We sing the praise of him who died
9. When circumstances make my life too hard to understand
10. O Jesus, I have promised

Fred Pratt Green 1903-2000

Ian Stratton 1927-2000

The Welkin: a Postscript, by Ian Stratton

Singing in the Millennium with the Methodist Church Music Society, by Kay Griffiths and Joyce Horn

The Art of Matching Texts and Tunes

Reviews:

Common Praise
Laudate
Praying Twice, by Brian Wren

Anniversaries of 2001

Correspondence

C. Idle

Arthur C. Bridges

Among our Contributors

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Volume XVI 4 No 225 October 2000

Conference 2000, by Ian Sharp

First Lines: Texts and Pretexts, by John Hough

Charles Wesley hymn

How came our Hymns: Head or Heart? by Alan Luff

Reviews:

Sing Glory
Peace Makers and Dream Wakers (ed. A. Pratt)
Time to Celebrate (E. Turl)
Worship Music: A Concise Dictionary (ed. E. Foley)
Hymnquest 2000

Quote – J. Spencer Cornwall

Correspondence

D. Hodgson
D. Webster

Preface to John Hunter’s Hymns of Faith and Life

Among our contributors

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Volume XVI 3 No 224 July 2000

‘Think Globally, Sing Locally’ (1999 Conference of American Hymn Society), by John Crothers

Thomas Stevenson

Colvin Inglis Gundry

Soldiers of Christ … Disarm? by David R. Wright

Peterkin, Canon (quote)

World Praise (Inculturation and Authenticity), by Alan Luff

Welkins, by J.R. Watson

Cwm Again

Competitions

Epictetus (quote)

Reviews:

Beauty Beyond Words (L. Dakers)
Hymns for a Tabernacle (G.T. Booth)
A Collection of 21 Hymn Lyrics (J. Chantry)
The Voice of Experience CD

For Travellers and Absent Friends, by John A. Bell

Correspondence

F. Roads
P. Wigmore

Among Our Contributors

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Volume XVI 2 No 223 April 2000

The Hymns of Isaac Watts, by Christopher Idle

How shall we sing the Lord’s New Songs?, by Bryan F. Spinney

Wesley Milgate 1916-99

Wesley Cantata

Farewell to the Twentieth Century, by J.R. Watson

Reviews:

Blinded by the Dazzle (A. Pratt);
Sound Bytes (ed. A. Pratt);
More than words (M.E. Leckebusch);
Presbyterian Praise (G.D.S. Deans);
Real Hymns, Real Hymn Books (C. Idle)

Nunc Dimittis:

Cyril Hambly.
Gordon Hawkins.
Michael Hewlett
Peter Baelz

HymnQuest 2000

Correspondence

M. Haighton;
C. Idle;
C.M. Davis)

Worship Live

Contributors

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