Martin Shaw / Percy Dearmer / Ralph Vaughan Williams
Librería Samer Atenea
Kálamo Books
Librería Elías (Asturias)
Librería Kolima (Madrid)
Librería Proteo (Málaga)
'Songs of Praise With Music (Enlarged Edition)' is a comprehensive and influential collection of Christian hymns, carols, and spiritual songs designed to elevate the musical and literary standards of congregational worship. Compiled through the collaborative efforts of the renowned composer Ralph Vaughan Williams, the musician Martin Shaw, and the cleric Percy Dearmer, this volume represents a landmark in 20th-century hymnody. The work provides a significant departure from earlier traditions by incorporating robust folk-influenced melodies, plainsong, and high-quality poetry.This enlarged edition features a diverse array of musical arrangements and a selection of texts that span centuries of Christian history, including works from classical poets and contemporary writers. Known for its ecumenical spirit and artistic integrity, 'Songs of Praise With Music' was crafted to be accessible to all worshippers while maintaining a high level of musical excellence. It remains an essential resource for organists, choir directors, and scholars of sacred music, offering a rich tapestry of vocal works that continue to inspire and sustain liturgical traditions. The publication reflects a pivotal moment in the development of the English hymnbook, emphasizing both beauty and congregational participation.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
