| Contents |
Preface -- The antecedents of the Methodist hymnal -- Book I. Notes on the words and music of the hymns, and comments on the authors, translators, composers, and other sources -- Worship. Adoration and praise ; Opening of worship ; Closing of worship ; Morning hymns ; Evening hymns -- God. Majesty and power ; Providence ; Love and mercy -- Jesus Christ. Advent and nativity ; Life ; Passion ; Resurrection ; The everliving Christ -- The holy spirit -- The gospel. The call ; Repentance ; Faith ; Forgiveness ; Consecration ; Songs of salvation -- The Christian life. Discipleship ; Trials and conflicts ; Activity and zeal ; Integrity ; Prayer and guidance ; Trust and assurance ; Peace and joy ; Hope and aspiration ; Christian perfection -- The living church. The church ; The holy scripture ; The Lord's day ; The ministry ; The sacraments (Baptism ; The Lord's supper) ; Fellowship ; Christian unity ; The communion of saints -- The Christian home and family -- Hymns for children -- The kingdom of God. Service ; Brotherhood ; Missions ; National and international life -- The eternal life -- Special seasons and services. The changing year ; Thanksgiving ; Dedications ; Travel ; Schools and colleges ; The Wesley graces -- Book II. Notes on the words and music of the responses, sentences, ancient hymns and canticles, comments on their authors, translators, composers, and other sources -- Ritual music for the holy communion -- Responses and services. Opening ; After prayer ; After scripture ; Offertory ; Closing ; Amens -- Ancient hymns and canticles. Chants and hymns -- Book III. A hymn calendar. |
