Songs of Praise Discussed

by Percy Dearmer

Book in three parts. Introduction, dealing with the origin and development of the English hymn; a detailed discussion of the hymns and tunes included in Songs of Praise; biographical and historical notes on authors, composers and sources.

Songs of praise discussed : a handbook to the best-known hymns and to others recently introduced

Hardcover

Published January 1, 1933

About the author

Percival "Percy" Dearmer was an English priest and liturgist best known as the author of The Parson's Handbook, a liturgical manual for Anglican clergy. A lifelong socialist, he was an early advocate of the public ministry of women (but not their ordination to the priesthood) and concerned with social justice. Dearmer also had a strong influence on the music of the church and, with Ralph Vaughan Williams and Martin Shaw, is credited with the revival and spread of traditional and medieval English musical forms.