Α Fo The Collection of ANTHEMS is unusually large. It was felt that these were introduced at all, they should be numerous enough fo due variety, as well as adapted to all degrees of musical culture. a rule, the Anthems are sufficiently simple for any ordinary congregation where a reasonable amount of practice in Psalmody can be secured. some few of them a trained choir is undoubtedly necessary; but there i room for these also in the service of the Church; and their employment, no only in Public Worship, but in mission services and in social meetings o churches and congregations, may often prove a means of spiritual help But, in the selection of the Anthems, the main object has been kept steadily in view, of making ample provision for strictly congregational use. To facilitate reference, the Anthems are arranged under different sections, providing for both ordinary and occasional services. Some favourite Hymns, already included in the other part of the book, have also been set as Anthems. It must be added, as in the case of the Tunes, that the omission of some well-known Anthems may be noted with regret. This regret is fully shared by the Compilers, who have been unable to obtain the use of these copyright compositions. It is hoped, however, that what is found in the book will more than compensate for what may be missed. The Compilers present their thanks to the following Composers and Owners of Copyrights for their generous permission to use their Copyrights without payment: Ven. ARCHDEACON FURSE, Nos. 90 and 91 (words). Miss E. J. Nos. 70 and 71 (words). Messrs. MACMILLAN and Co., Ltd., Nos. 106 and 107 (words). Mr. H. ERNEST NICHOL, Mus. B. No. Sir J. STAINER, D.C.L., Mus.D., M.A., Rev. PREBENDARY THRING, No. 45 Also to the following Composers or Owners of Copyrights for use upon payment : Mr. E. BUNNETT, Mus.D. Nos. 120 and 124. Mr. H. ELLIOT BUTTON. No. 16 Messrs. J. CURWEN and SONS. No. III (from Choral Handbook, No. 145). Mr. W. C. FILBY, I.S.M. No. 6. Mr. MYLES B. FOSTER. Nos. 51 and 64. Mrs. GREATHEED. No. 60. Mr. E. J. HOPKINS, Mus.D., L.T.C.L. No. 2. Mr. F. C. MAKER. Nos. 73 and 74. Mr. J. H. MAUNDER. Nos. 91, 93, 121, and 125. Mr. J. T. MUSGRAVE. No. 70. Mr. H. ERNEST NICHOL, Mus.B. No. 8. 13, 14, 47, 63, 88, and 90. Mr. CHARLES E. SMITH. No. 57. Mr. G. UNWIN. Nos. 17 and 37. Mr. CHARLES VINCENT, Mus.D. Nos. 23, 45, 72 (words and music), 76 (words and music), 79, 81, 85, 92, 113, 123, and 127. Messrs. WEEKES and Co. Nos. 3, 27, 39, 75, 87, 103, 109, 115, and 116. Mr. JOHN E. WEST, F.R.C.O. Nos. 33 and 54. Some Hymns and Verses by deceased Authors whose compositions have found a place in the Hymnal, either as authorised by themselves in their lifetime or by their representatives after their death, have also been set especially as Anthems. The Compilers would mention the names:— Mrs. C. F. ALEXANDER. Nos. 80 and 112. Bishop W. W. How No. 110. Dean ALFORD. No. 16. Prof. J. S. BLACKIE. No. 3. Rev. Dr. MARTINEAU. No. 79. Should there have been any inadvertent breach of Copyright, in words or music, the Compilers trust that it may be pardoned; and due acknow. ledgment shall be made in future editions. 2 |