Just as the title suggests, this is an indispensable companion for the Anglican clergyman, choirmaster, organist, musician, or anyone working in Protestant pastoral ministry. A handy reference work that provides an essay on the history of each hymn tune and text, with biographies of authors, composers, translators, and arrangers. Very useful for providing historically accurate information when making reference to the hymns of the day in a sermon or Sunday School teaching.

Out of print and hard to find these days. If you see one for sale, get it while you can. ( )