A collection of over a hundred hymns, sequences, and antiphons from the Latin Church, translated into English and set to their original Gregorian melodies.Includes historical notes and indices for reference.

Translations of the Ancient Hymns of the Latin Church, Set to Their Proper Plainsong Melodies. Edited by the Rev. John Mason Neale and the Rev. Thomas Helmore.

This reprint of Neale’s Hymnal Noted provides a full reproduction of the original plainsong hymnals (1851 and 1854) spiral bound for convenient choir use. The volume also includes an appendix showing the historical origins of each hymn, as well as Neale’s own Short Commentary (1852) on part one of Hymnal.

Measures: 8 1/4” x 6 1/4”

Originally published in 1851 and 1854, The Hymnal Noted includes over a hundred ancient and medieval Hymns, Sequences, and Antiphons of the Latin Church, in beautiful English translations, and set to their original Gregorian plainchant settings.

“These hymns” wrote Neale, “were not written by any one man, nor at any one time. They are offerings, cast into the treasury of the Church, slowly, and at different periods, during the space of a thousand years. The writers of most of them are unknown. Of those whom we do know, some are among the greatest Saints that God has raised up in the Church. These very hymns, then, have consoled thousands of God’s faithful servants in all kinds of circumstances, almost from the days of the Apostles to our own:-and if on this account only, they ought to be dear to us.”

The Hymnal Noted, made available for the first time since its original publication, is here reproduced in full, with the addition on new Indices, an Appendix showing the historical origins of each hymn, and Neale’s Short Commentary on the original first part of the Hymnal (covering the first 46 hymns).

This psalter presents the Book of Psalms set to traditional plainsong melodies, reflecting the rich heritage of Anglican chant.Perfect for liturgical use or personal devotion, it bridges the beauty of music and scripture.

St. Dunstan’s Plainsong Psalter is the culmination of three full years of research, compilation, and proofreading. It is the first traditional English plainchant publication to be in print for many decades. Moreover, it is the first publication of its kind to include all elements necessary for the recitation of the Daily Offices of the classic Book of Common Prayer according to the ancient Gregorian chant tradition. Saint Dunstan’s Plainsong Psalter was produced jointly by Western Rite Orthodox and traditional Anglican scholars and editors, and it is also of interest to Roman Catholics (especially of the “Anglican Use”) as well as by Protestants who appreciate the classic English biblical texts and the plainchant tradition. The Psalter is a high quality hardcover book of over 500 pages.

We also offer the Psalter in a durable flex-cover format.

Measures: 9 1/4” x 6 1/4” x 1” Hard Cover, Flex Cover only ½ “ thick & light weight