The Words Of Anthems (1868)

The Words of Anthems is a book written by James Pearce and published in 1868. The book contains a collection of lyrics and texts of various anthems, hymns, and sacred songs. The anthems included in the book are primarily from the Anglican Church, and they cover a range of themes such as praise, worship, thanksgiving, and repentance. The book is divided into two parts. The first part contains the words of anthems arranged according to the liturgical calendar, starting with Advent and ending with Trinity Sunday. The second part contains a selection of anthems arranged thematically, including anthems for Christmas, Easter, and other occasions. The author, James Pearce, was an English musician and composer who served as the organist and choirmaster at several churches in London. He was known for his contributions to Anglican church music and was a frequent collaborator with other notable composers of his time. Overall, The Words of Anthems is a valuable resource for anyone interested in sacred music or the history of Anglican church music. Its collection of texts and lyrics provides insight into the themes and messages conveyed through anthems and hymns in the 19th century.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.