Ancient and Modern

‘It is my prediction that for those congregations who seek to keep pace with contemporary developments in hymn-writing … this hymnal will quickly become the standard by which all others are judged.’ * New Directions *‘if Common Worship was graded as ‘Good’ in 2000, this 2013 edition of A&M will certainly be a grade higher. It is a volume which deserves to be in regular use by all church musicians and worship leaders.’ – Ian Sharp * Church Music Quarterly *

Head of Publishing, Royal School of Church Music (RSCM). Anne Harrison has edited the Royal School of Church Music’s Sunday by Sunday liturgy planner for ten years and is also on the editorial team for Praxis News of Worship. John Barnard is a composer, arranger, choir-director and organist. He is a fellow of the Royal College of Organists and has written a number of popular hymn tunes. Gordon Giles is Vicar of St Mary Magdalene, Enfield, and Director of Post-Ordination Training for the Edmonton Episcopal Area of the Diocese of London. Previously Succentor of St Paul’s Cathedral he has published many articles and books on hymnody and church music.