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exalt the knowledge of notes and chords above the harmony of the sincere and humble mind: this would be to forget that as words are only the means of giving vent to the feelings of the soul, so tunes are no more than a help to the better expression of those feelings in holy song. By means of plain tunes those will be enabled to join in this delightful work, who are unacquainted with the science of music; and should a false note be occasionally made, it will be no discord to the ear of those who have their hearts attuned to the key of Christian charity.

The compiler of this collection is sensible of the great liberty he has taken in exercising his own discretion, respecting any thing which constitutes a part of the public worship of the Church; his apology for so doing is to be found in the decisions which have been lately made in the courts of law-that there is no authorised collection of Psalms and Hymns for the purpose of public worship; and in the pretty general acknowledgment of the unsuitableness of the Old and New Versions.

The right of selection has been determined to belong to the Minister of the Parish, with the approbation of the Diocesan.

Conscious that many defects will still be discovered which he had not the skill to remedy, the compiler humbly trusts that he has been enabled, in some measure, to accomplish his object; and it is his earnest prayer that, under the blessing of the Lord, his labours may prove beneficial.

DIRECTIONS FOR CHOOSING THE

PSALMS OR HYMNS.

FIRST TIME.

MORNING.

(Before Communion Service.)

One of the Psalms which has been read in the Service, taken in order. Omit those marked thus (*), and turn to the hymns for the Lord's day morning. See Hymn, No. 101.

SECOND TIME. (After Nicene Creed.)

The Hymn on the Collect; except on Sacrament Sundays, then sing the sacramental hymn for the month.

Christmas Day, Hymn 172
Easter Day

Whit-Sunday

Hymn on the Collect

the second time at

1941 Evening Prayer.

216

N. B. Every third Sunday in the month, one
of the Hymns Nos. 113-120.

EVENING.

FIRST TIME. (After Second Lesson.)

One of the Hymns for the season; or else one of the Psalms read in the service; if marked (**), take the

next.

SECOND TIME.-(After Prayers.)

Book IV. Part 1, for first Sunday in the month, taken in order.

Part 2, for second Sunday, and so on;

except Christmas, Easter, and Whit Sunday, as above.

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On the First Sunday of every month, before Morning Prayer, Hymn 96.

On the Second Sunday of the month, after Evening Service, Hymn 97.

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BEFORE MORNING SERVICE.

Advent Sunday, Psalm 132. 3 verses

and if feast

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Whit-Sunday

.Hymn 192.

....

..Hymn 214.

EVENING SONG.

Hymn 171.

Hymn 193.

Hymn 215.

Trinity Sunday ... Hymn 220 or 221.

Evening Service in week, one of the Psalms.

N. B. The Roman Catholics have their churches and chapels open for worship on week days as well as on Sundays, and if we consider our religion better than theirs, we are the less excusable for not being as zealous in the practice of it. Abroad, it sometimes happens that the driver of a hired carriage, when passing by a church where service is going on, will insist on stopping and going in to prayers before he proceeds any further. What would an English gentleman say to such an interruption, even on a Sunday? However, this is nothing more than what ought to be the case in every Christian country.

The beneficial effects upon the mind of a frequent

attendance upon the simple and soothing service of the Church on a week day, without the unnecessary addition and excitement of a sermon, are enjoyed by such as have been willing to discipline themselves to the exercise.

DIRECTIONS FOR THE TUNES.

Psalms or Hymns suited to the festivals of the Church, or any other joyful occasion, as of thanksgiving, to be sung to the more cheerful and lively

tunes.

Psalms or Hymns celebrating the praises and perfections of God, such as are the greater part, to be sung to the more steady as well as cheerful tunes, such as the old Church music, which is not likely to be surpassed by any modern compositions.

Solemn tunes to be reserved for seasons of humiliation, penitential subjects, and those connected with death, judgment, and eternity.

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