This is the first comprehensive anthology in English of ancient Egyptian lyric poetry.

A new edition of the popular 'office' hymn book, Hymns for Prayer and Praise provides carefully-selected hymns for the daily monastic office, the Calendar of Saints and the seasons of the Christian year. First published in 1996, this new edition has been updated in light of Common Worship: Daily Prayer. A 'chant' and 'melody' form are provided for each hymn, allowing the material to be used in both community and congregational contexts. Available in both Full Music and Melody editions, Hymns for Prayer and Praise draws on ancient patterns of worship to meet present day needs.

This special collection of selected hymn texts and songs, vintage and new, weaves together the artist's separate personae known to others through her three distinct repertoires: her early folk music, her feminist music, and her several hymn texts set to standard hymn tunes. The book features lyrics and historical notes on left-hand pages and music on the right-hand pages.

In this in depth look at hymns, Brian Wren explores the theological significance of congregational song, asks how music has meaning for its singers, and considers the importance of contemporary worship music. He argues that a hymn is a complex art form, deserving of recognition and study for its contributions to worship, education, and pastoral care.