Download or read book A General Introduction to Hymnody and Congregational Song written by Samuel J. Rogal and published by Scarecrow Press. This book was released on 1991 with total page 342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Emphasizes the English hymn as a literary entity within denominational and historical contexts. The author sets forth a number of definitions for hymnody and congregational song, and then examines the development of the various forms in England and the United States. With a listing of works for further reading, an index to all hymns discussed, and chronology. ...valuable both for the historical information it provides and for its appreciative evaluation of the religious treasures enshrined in English-language hymns. --ADRIS NEWSLETTER