Revised English Hymnal (2023)

Revised English Hymnal (2023). The English Hymnal* tradition began in 1906 with the publication of the first green-covered hymn book. Revisions were made in the 1933 edition.  Subsequent members of the ‘English Hymnal family’ included The English Hymnal Service Book (1962), English Praise* (1977), The New English Hymnal* (1986) and New English Praise* (2006).  At each stage of the tradition the compilers have sought to reflect liturgical developments in the Church of England and to provide a resource which would enable parishes to use the very best of hymnody and other liturgical material in their worship.  In the 21st century, the very concept of a hymn book has its challenges.  Whereas...