Christian Psalmody

Christian Psalmody (1833 and after). This collection, edited by Edward Bickersteth*, became one of the most influential hymnbooks in the Church of England before A&M, and marked a significant increase in the resources available to those who wished to encourage hymn singing. Its title page in 1833 gives an accurate description of its contents and scope: Christian Psalmody: A Collection of above 700 Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs; selected and arranged for public, school, family and private worship. By the Rev. Edward Bickersteth, Rector of Watton, Herts. The preface is an illuminating document. It notes that ‘the increase of valuable hymns is a refreshing sign of our times’ (p.iii),...

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