Classic Hymnal and Songbook Collection (13 vols.)

by Joseph A. Seiss; Charles Pilling Engelmann; John Wesley; Franklin Edson Belden

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Publishers:

Lutheran Book Store; John Haddon & Co.; Sunday School Supply House

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, 1832–1918

Overview

Music has been an integral part of Christian worship since the church’s earliest days. Gathering the time-tested songs from a variety of traditions, this collection adds depth and breadth to your library of hymns. These volumes feature lyrics and musical notation for thousands of hymns from Catholic, Lutheran, Baptist, Methodist, Anglican, and other traditions. Tap into a trove of musical tradition with the work of hymn writers such as Edward Caswall, John and Charles Wesley, and A.J. Gordon, as well as ancient verses from the early church.

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Key Features

• Gathers hymns from a wide variety of Christian traditions
• Provides lyrics and musical notation for thousands of hymns
• Includes work from the ancient church through John and Charles Wesley

Product Details

• Title: Classic Hymnal and Songbook Collection
• Volumes: 13
• Pages: 4,308
• Christian Group: Evangelicals
• Resource Type: Songbooks
• Topic: Worship

The Catholic Hymnal: Hymns Selected for Public and Private Use

• Editor: J. Julian
• Publisher: Burns & Lambert
• Publication Date: 1893
• Pages: 194

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Arranged to fill all the needs of the Catholic mass and Church year, this collection of hymns is full of cherished lines that have stood the test of time. Including the work of popular hymns writers such as Edward Caswall and Frederick William Faber, these hymns are fit for both Protestant and Catholic worship.

Church Song: A Repertory of Music for the Rendering of the Responses, Canticles, Psalms & Hymnals of the Evangelical Lutheran Church

• Authors: Joseph A. Seiss and Charles Pilling Engelmann
• Publisher: Lutheran Book Store
• Publication Date: 1889
• Pages: 255

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Compiled by influential Lutheran churchmen Joseph A. Seiss and Charles Pilling Engelman, this musical volume gathers hymns from a variety of sources. Church Song provides ample material for “all parts of the worship prescribed in the various English Liturgies and Hymnals of the Evangelical Lutheran Church.” It includes selections for morning service, holy communion, evening service, and more, as well as an index of metrical tunes.

Joseph A. Seiss (1823–1904) was an American theologian and Lutheran minister known for his religion writings on pyramidology and dispensationalism. He is the author of A Miracle in Stone: The Great Pyramid of Egypt and Luther and the Reformation: The Life-Springs of Our Liberties.

Charles Pilling Engelmann was a nineteenth-century Lutheran hymn writer.

A Collection of Hymns for the Use of the People called Methodists

• Author: John Wesley
• Publisher: John Haddon & Co.
• Publication Date: 1874
• Pages: 217

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Featuring over 1,100 hymns, this collection of hymns compiled by John Wesley was a groundbreaking musical assortment, containing “such a variety of hymns as will not soon be worn threadbare.” Wesley called this work a “little body of experimental and practical divinity,” touching on all the abstract and concrete truths of Christianity. Meticulously arranged and vast in scope, this volume is a valuable addition to any hymnary.

John Wesley (1703–1791) is recognized as the founder of Methodism. An acclaimed preacher, Wesley traveled extensively on horseback and drew large crowds for his outdoor sermons. A contemporary of William Wilberforce, Wesley was a strong voice opposing slavery in England and the United States. His influence upon modern Christianity can be seen by the large number of Methodist organizations in the Wesleyan tradition all over the world.

The Coronation Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns and Songs

• Authors: A.J. Gordon and Arthur T. Pierson
• Publisher: American Baptist Publication Society
• Publication Date: 1894
• Pages: 280

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A.J. Gordon and Arthur T. Pierson’s Coronation Hymnal presents the “best and most widely accepted standard hymns and tunes” used in American churches in the late nineteenth century. Gordon and Pierson’s selection was part of an effort to “put a book into the hands of every member of the congregation,” believing full participation to be integral to the success of a service. This work represents the most popular and enduring hymns of their day.

A.J. Gordon (1836–1895) was an American Baptist preacher, composer, and the founder of cofounder of Gordon–Conwell Theological Seminary.

Arthur T. Pierson (1837–1911) was an American Presbyterian pastor and writer. He succeeded Charles Spurgeon as preaching pastor at the Metropolitan Tabernacle in London. He is the author of Many Infallibe Proofs and In Christ Jesus.

Evangelical Psalmist: A Collection of Tunes and Hymns for use in Congregational and Social Worship

• Author: Joseph A. Seiss
• Publisher: Lindsay & Blakiston
• Publication Date: 1860
• Pages: 438

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Joseph A. Seiss’ Evangelical Psalmist features over 1,000 hymns, chants, and anthems. Designed to meet the needs of “choirs, choristers, families, and congregations,” the work provides a glimpse into Evangelical Lutheran church life in the nineteenth century.

Joseph A. Seiss (1823–1904) was an American theologian and Lutheran minister known for his religion writings on pyramidology and dispensationalism. He is the author of A Miracle in Stone: The Great Pyramid of Egypt and Luther and the Reformation: The Life-Springs of Our Liberties.

The Friends’ Hymnal: A Collection of Hymns and Tunes for the Public Worship of the Society

• Author: Society of Friends
• Publisher: Funk & Wagnalls Company
• Publication Date: 1908
• Pages: 646

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Compiled for the five years’ meeting of the Religious Society of Friends in Indianapolis, this hymnal captures the spirit of the Quaker movement at the beginning of the twentieth-century. This work features over 700 hymns and liturgical notes for reading the Psalms and other parts of Scripture.

Hymnal and Canticles of the Protestant Episcopal Church

• Authors: A.B. Goodrich and Walter B. Gilbert
• Publisher: E.P. Dutton & Company
• Publication Date: 1890
• Pages: 586

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Seeking to satisfy the needs of a broad audience, A.B. Goodrich and Walter B. Gilbert compiled this hymnal. The work gathers from a wide range of tastes and locations in the late nineteenth-century Episcopal church, making it a charming addition to the library of any church historian or hymn enthusiast.

A.B. Goodrich was rector of Calvary Church, in Utica, New York.

Walter B. Gilbert was organist at Trinity Chapel in New York

Original Psalms and Hymns

• Author: Joseph Sutcliffe
• Publisher: Joseph Sutcliffe
• Publication Date: 1832
• Pages: 144

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This small volume contains 114 hymns compiled by Methodist minister Joseph Sutcliffe. Sutcliffe’s work captures the spirit of early Methodist church life, and is a historic devotional and musical resource.

Joseph Sutcliffe (1762–1856) was a Methodist evangelist and contemporary of John Wesley. Wesley appointed him to the Redruth Circuit in 1786, and he was one of the preachers present at the Bristol conference in 1790. He authored over 30 works, and was also a Bible scholar. His Commentary on the Old and New Testament is representative of early Methodist thought.

Plymouth Collection of Hymns and Tunes for the Use of Christian Congregations

• Author: Henry Ward Beecher
• Publisher: A.S. Barnes & Company
• Publication Date: 1859
• Pages: 507

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Compiled by Congregationalist minister and abolitionist Henry Ward Beecher, this volume captures the spirit of American church life just before the Civil War. Collecting more than 1,300 hymns with musical notation, this volume is a valuable addition to the library of any church historian or hymn enthusiast.

Henry Ward Beecher (1813–1887) was an American Congregationalist minister and noted abolitionist, and the brother of Harriet Beecher Stowe. Caled the “Shakespeare of the Christian pulpit” by Charles Spurgeon, his works are available in the Henry Ward Beecher Collection (35 vols.).

Recreation Songs

• Author: Joseph A. Seiss
• Publisher: George W. Frederick
• Publication Date: 1878
• Pages: 37

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In this small volume, Lutheran minister Joseph A. Seiss presents nine of his original compositions for events. The work opens a window into the devotional life of an influential American theologian.

Joseph A. Seiss (1823–1904) was an American theologian and Lutheran minister known for his religion writings on pyramidology and dispensationalism. He is the author of A Miracle in Stone: The Great Pyramid of Egypt and Luther and the Reformation: The Life-Springs of Our Liberties.

Songs for the King’s Business: Special Selections for All Occasions

• Author: F.E. Belden
• Publisher: Sunday School Supply House
• Publication Date: 1909
• Pages: 256

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F.E. Belden’s compilation of 400 hymns was designed to meet the need of all church services and occasions. This songbook captures the spirit of Seventh-day Adventist church life in the early twentieth century, making it a valuable edition to the library of church and music historians.

F.E. Belden (1858–1945) was a Seventh-day Adventist hymn writer. He was noted for his ability to spontaneously compose hymns based on the theme of a sermon as it was being preached, and perform at at the conclusion of the service.

St. Basil’s Hymnal: An Extensive Collection of English and Latin Hymns for Church, School, and Home

• Author: The Basilian Fathers
• Publisher: John P. Daleiden Co.
• Publication Date: 1918
• Pages: 350

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This unique volume gathers a trove of classic Latin and English hymns. The hymns cover all of the feasts and seasons of the church year. Including lyrics and musical notation for over 300 hymns compiled by the Basilian Fathers, this is a valuable volume that provides a glimpse of Catholic life in the early twentieth century.

Zion’s Hymns: For the Use of Zion's Sons and Daughters

• Author: Joseph Irons
• Edition: 10th
• Publisher: City Steam Press
• Publication Date: 1846
• Pages: 398

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Joseph Irons saw singing as “one of the most delightful exercises in which the saints of God can be engaged.” He compiled this collection of 611 hymns, “expressing in rhymes the grand doctrines” preached from the pulpit. A valuable addition to a church historian’s library, this volume captures the spirit of church life in England in the nineteenth century.

Joseph Irons (1785–1852) was a nonconformist preacher and minister of Grove Chapel, Camberwell, London.