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The Hymnal 1982

Source: episcopalchurch.org 

Music in The Episcopal Church can be as diverse as its worship services. Although final authority over the music used in an Episcopal service is “the duty of every Minister” (Canon 24, Section 1), our hymnal draws all Episcopalians together musically in the same way that the Book of Common Prayer draws us together in prayer and liturgy. 

The hymnal contains 720 hymns, as well as liturgical music. The Service Music is located at the front of the hymnal and contains an S. The Hymns follow and are numbered 1 through 720. Several of the hymns date back to monastic chants; however, the hymnal offers modern music, as well. Copyright acknowledgements, along with authors, translators and sources follow; but most of us will likely find our favorite music within the Index of First Lines. If you can hum a few bars with the words at the beginning, you will find exactly what you are looking for! This is to encourage you to complete the handout and submit your favorites before July 30th.