Hymns Of The Kingdom

A treasury of hymns for congregations and students. Sing these familiar tunes again.Hymns Of The Kingdom collects a lucid English hymn anthology and sacred choral collection assembled by Walford Davies as the English section of a student hymnal. Built around traditional Christian hymns and plain, robust choral settings, it serves equally well as a student hymnal songs resource, a practical choir practice book and a concise companion for church worship music. The arrangements favour singability: clear melodies, steady harmonies and modest accompaniments that support congregational voice and small choral forces. You will find metred hymns, seasonal pieces and short anthems shaped for both classroom instruction and Sunday services, making the volume an effective religious education resource as much as a working repertory for Anglican worship songs and parish choirs.Set amid early 20th century hymns, the collection is a valuable record of British sacred music and of the pedagogical priorities that informed hymn selection for schools and churches. 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. For casual worshippers and choir directors it is immediately useful at the lectern or rehearsal; for collectors of classic hymnbook collections and admirers of the Walford Davies hymnal it is an authentic, quiet treasure that illuminates hymnody’s living tradition. Musicians and students of hymnology will appreciate the editorial restraint and the archive-like clarity of form: short, serviceable settings that teach, support and uplift. Beyond practical use, the hymnal rewards quiet study: phrase shapes, harmonic turns and congregational-friendly keys reveal how composers and editors balanced musical dignity with accessibility. Choirs can mine it for anthems and service pieces; teachers can adapt examples to work on diction and breath. As both a functional church resource and a collector’s item, it bridges daily worship and liturgical history.