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Contains texts of 150 of the best-loved hymns in the English language, from the time of the Early Church to the late 20th century. Each text in this work is accompanied by a commentary, giving biographical details of the author; notes on the circumstances

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'...there is a great deal for hymn-lovers to enjoy.'--Sanford Lakoff The American Spectator 'Readers with any interest in the backgrounds of the hymns we sing will revel in this fascinating compilation of musical tales....Bradley's erudition is extensive, but he writes with a light, frequently breezy, yet respectful style that makes browsing his 150 rather an addictive pleasure...Bradley's enjoyable dictionary is certainly worthy of all academic libraries and parish libraries supporting an active music ministry.' Daniel Boice, Catholic Library World--Sanford Lakoff Catholic Library World 'this is [a] most welcome development, especially at a time when the media generally seem to focus on the negative aspects of religion and church music....This would be ideal as a first book for those interested in hymnody or those wishing to write notes for Sunday service sheets.' Julian Elloway, Church Music Quarterly Reviews Webber gives concise information on how the services of morning and evening prayer began, were established and became the services we know today. He describes the background and history of uses of the Scriptural lessons, prayers, hymns, canticles and the collects and their sources. His comments and suggestions are well-written, informative and helpful. -Faithworks, May 2006

'Readers with any interest in the backgrounds of the hymns we sing will revel in this fascinating compilation of musical tales....Bradley's erudition is extensive, but he writes with a light, frequently breezy, yet respectful style that makes browsing his 150 rather an addictive pleasure...Bradley's enjoyable dictionary is certainly worthy of all academic libraries and parish libraries supporting an active music ministry.' Daniel Boice, Catholic Library World--Sanford Lakoff Catholic Library World

'Readers with any interest in the backgrounds of the hymns we sing will revel in this fascinating compilation of musical tales....Bradley's erudition is extensive, but he writes with a light, frequently breezy, yet respectful style that makes browsing his 150 rather an addictive pleasure...Bradley's enjoyable dictionary is certainly worthy of all academic libraries and parish libraries supporting an active music ministry.' Daniel Boice, Catholic Library World--Daniel Boice Catholic Library World

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Ian Bradley was born on Whit Sunday 1950. Now Lecturer in Practical Theology at The University of St Andrews, he was a journalist for the Times and then head of Religious Broadcasting BBC Scotland. He is currently a Church of Scotland Minister.

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