The Hymnal 1940 with Liturgical Supplement – Standard Harmony Edition [Hardcover] The Protestant Episcopal Church

Description

1961 edition. Hardcover has significant wear, scuffs, small marks, stains and small tears. No dust jacket. Spine has significant reading creases and wear, small tears on top and bottom. Pages have some marks and small tears on some pages but largely are clean and the binding is secure.

This well-worn copy of The Hymnal 1940 with Liturgical Supplement is a testament to the enduring role of music in Episcopal worship. Published by the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States, this hymnal was a landmark work that sought to unify the church’s liturgical practices. Its creation was a collaborative effort, with a commission tasked to revise and expand upon the previous hymnal from 1916. The result was a carefully curated collection of hymns, canticles, and service music that reflected the church’s rich musical heritage while also incorporating new compositions. Despite its age and signs of use, this copy remains a tangible link to a pivotal moment in the Episcopal Church’s history, when the power of communal singing was harnessed to foster a sense of unity and spiritual devotion. For collectors and enthusiasts of sacred music, this volume offers a glimpse into the evolving traditions of one of America’s oldest religious denominations.