Abide with me : the world of Victorian hymns / Ian Bradley

London : SCM Press, 1997. First Edition. Softcover. Provenance: Bookplate of John F. Ashby. Fine paperback copy. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Physical description; xvii, 299 pages ; 24 cm. Notes; Includes bibliographical references (pages 275-279) and indexes. Contents; 1.'Praise, my soul, the King of heaven': The genesis of Victorian hymnody -- 2.'The playing of the merry organ, sweet singing in the choir': Musical and cultural influences -- 3.'There is a book, who runs may read': The making of Victorian hymn-books -- 4.'For all the Saints who from their labours rest': Victorian hymn-writers -- 5.'Tell me the old, old story': Themes in Victorian hymns -- 6.'Sweet and low': Victorian hymn tunes and their composers -- 7.'Hold the fort for I am coming': American imports and gospel songs -- 8.'Lead, kindly light': How the Victorians viewed hymns -- 9.'Abide with me': Victorian hymns in the twentieth century -- App. 1 100 Victorian hymns that should be in any self-respecting modern hymnal -- App. 2 Victorian hymns and tunes that deserve rehabilitation -- App. 3 The top fifteen Victorian hymn tune composers. Subjects; Hymns, English Great Britain. Hymns, English Great Britain Themes, motive. Hymns, English History and criticism. Hymnology. Church music - British - 19th century. Devotional Theology.