Publisher's Synopsis
The European Psalmist is a book that was published in 1872 and is a collection of hymn tunes that have been selected from British and foreign sources. The book was written by Samuel Sebastian Wesley, a British composer and organist who was known for his contributions to church music. The book contains a total of 100 hymn tunes, each with its own unique melody and harmonization. The tunes are arranged in alphabetical order, making it easy for readers to find the one they are looking for. The hymn tunes in The European Psalmist are suitable for use in a variety of religious settings, including churches, chapels, and cathedrals. They are designed to be sung by congregations, choirs, and soloists. The book also includes a preface written by Wesley himself, in which he explains the purpose of the collection and the criteria he used to select the hymn tunes. He also provides some background information on the composers and sources of the tunes. Overall, The European Psalmist is a valuable resource for anyone interested in church music or looking for new hymn tunes to incorporate into their worship services.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
