The Hymnal Companion To The Book Of Common Prayer: With Introduction And Notes (1870)

By Edward Henry Bickersteth

Book Overview

The Hymnal Companion to the Book of Common Prayer: With Introduction and Notes (1870) is a comprehensive book written by Edward Henry Bickersteth. The book is a guide to the hymns and prayers that are used in the Anglican Church. It contains an introduction that provides a brief history of the Book of Common Prayer and its significance in the church. The book also includes notes on the hymns, which provide context and background information on the lyrics and the composers. The Hymnal Companion to the Book of Common Prayer is divided into several sections. The first section contains the Morning and Evening Prayer, which are the two main services of the Book of Common Prayer. This section includes hymns that are appropriate for these services, along with notes on their history and meaning. The second section contains hymns for the Holy Communion service. This section includes hymns that are sung during the service, as well as hymns that are appropriate for before and after the service. The third section contains hymns for special occasions, such as weddings, funerals, and baptisms. This section includes hymns that are appropriate for these occasions, along with notes on their history and meaning. The Hymnal Companion to the Book of Common Prayer is an essential resource for anyone who wants to understand the Anglican Church and its traditions. It provides a comprehensive guide to the hymns and prayers that are used in the church, along with background information on their history and meaning. The book is a valuable resource for clergy, choir directors, and anyone who wants to deepen their understanding of the Anglican Church and its worship.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1437329810
• ISBN13: 9781437329810
• Release Date: November 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 452 Pages
• Weight: 1.32 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"