The English Hymnal With Tunes

A landmark of English worship The English Hymnal With Tunes gave voice to a century of shared prayer. Here worship finds its voice. First issued in the early twentieth century with the guiding hand of Ralph Vaughan Williams it gathers time-honoured melodies folk-inspired tunes and robust new settings into a single vision of Anglican devotion a treasury of congregational singing hymns that unites theological depth with memorable melody.Drawing on sources across the Christian centuries this complete Anglican hymn book serves as both a Christian hymnal with music and a sheet music hymn collection preserving traditional church hymns alongside early 20th century hymns shaped by Ralph Vaughan Williams church music ideals. Its pages embody the dignified yet direct hymns ancient and modern style that has long underpinned English liturgical worship and remains central for Anglican worship offering sturdy tunes harmonies and clear singable lines. Designed for church musicians choir directors and organists who need reliable congregational singing hymns it also speaks to anyone who loves classic English church music as a vehicle for prayer poetry and memory.Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. As a historical document of Anglican spirituality and musical taste at the dawn of the twentieth century it rewards worshippers students of liturgy and anyone who wishes to hold one of the great monuments of the English hymn tradition.