Church Harmonies, New and Old: A Book of Spiritual Song for Christian Worshippers (Classic Reprint)

Excerpt from Church Harmonies, New and Old: A Book of Spiritual Song for Christian Worshippers

Hymns set to new or unfamiliar music have, as far as possible, been put within sight of a familiar tune of the same metre. It is hoped, however, that no congregation will be content to use only familiar tunes. If our people will study and sing in their homes the hymns which are to form a part of their Sabbath worship, and if, also, they will hold special praise services or congregational rehearsals, the entire body of song in this book will be found available for use by the average congregation. It is to be said, however, that the present work is especially adapted to congregations which have no opportunity for special preparation; for, not only is the familiar at hand, but, wherever necessary, tunes have been so transposed that, leaving the accom panying parts to the organ, the melody may be sung in unison, - a practice strongly to be commended.

For the convenience of worshippers, three Orders of Service have been included. In these simplicity, as well as fitness, has been studied. It is believed that the musical part of the more elaborate of them may be sung by the congregation assisted by the choir; or may, indeed, with a little prae tice, be rendered by congregations without the assistance of a choir.

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