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The poem was set to music by Pelham Humfrey in the 17th century and posthumously published in Harmonia Sacra, Book 1 (1688). A typical performance takes about 3 minutes. [2] [3] His setting has been included in 10 hymnals, under such other titles as its opening line, "Wilt Thou Forgive That Sin, Where I Begun", but without always crediting him as composer, or Donne as the author of the words. [4]
The Book of Common Praise (Revised) being The Hymn Book of The Church of England in Canada (1938) [23] Ancient Office Hymns, with Supplement, Additional Tunes” and Chant Appendix (Revised 1963) [2] The Hymn Book (1971), produced jointly with United Church of Canada [24] Sing (1972) [25] Common Praise (1998) [26] Sing a New Creation (2022) [27]
The word hymn derives from Greek ὕμνος (hymnos), which means "a song of praise". [2] A writer of hymns is known as a hymnist. The singing or composition of hymns is called hymnody. Collections of hymns are known as hymnals or hymn books. Hymns may or may not include instrumental accompaniment.
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The Hymns are modeled after a tradition of hymn writing exemplified by Robert Nelson. [12] Both rely on common Anglican texts. [13] Smart relied most on the Bible and the Book of Common Prayer as the basis of his hymns. [14] They form a sort of "companion" to the Book of Common Prayer. [15]
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The book contains a table of contents, followed by a preface with a message from the church's first presidency, which encourages church members to use the hymn book at meetings and in their homes to invite the spirit and to teach doctrine. The hymn section is divided into thematic groups: