Volume 17 Autumn 1987

Ways of Singing the Psalms

Ronald Johnson

A report of a workshop on psalm singing as part of the Annual Meeting of 1987 given by Michael Chibbett, organist of Greyfriars, with his church choir. A history of the development of chant was illustrated by examples, and the music of Reformation psalmody was explored, followed by the development of Anglican chant. Examples were… Read More

Obituary: Rev John B Logan

W Roy Sanderson

An obituary of this honorary president of the Church Service Society by W Roy Sanderson

Editorial

The editor reflects on the advantages of embroidery and works of art in enhancing worship and offers two related collects.

Songs of God’s People – a Preview

Rev John L Bell

The genesis of this collection and the reason behind its contents. Five categories are outlined: contemporary hymns and songs, new hymns in a traditional style, Scottish writers, songs from overseas, and forgotten favourites.

A Dip in the Archives

No author specified

Dr Boyd at the Annual Meeting of 1878 offers the licentiate his choice: stock phrases from the (more recent) tradition of the church or the devout expressions of Euchologion.

Review

Rev Ronald Farrell

Preaching Through the Christian Year, John M Turner, Mowbray

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