The tunes in this Psalter were collected by Dr. George Guest, who was the Organist and Choirmaster of St. John’s College, Cambridge University, England for 40 years. They are arranged according to the 1928 Book of Common Prayer of the Protestant Episcopal Church in America and were pointed for chanting by Dr. Guest.
“The rarest of unspoken accolades – ‘a legend in his own lifetime’.” – David Hill
“His genius gave a unique and abiding expression to Anglican liturgy that will live for generations to come.“ -The Guardian
Foreword by David Hill
Retail: $49.95 ISBN: 978-1-61261-070-2, 320 pp 8 1/2 x 11, Hardcover with layflat binding and satin ribbon marker
David Hill shares his thoughts on Dr. Guest and The Psalms of David (short video, in two parts)
The tunes of Dr. Guest were used by Gloriae Dei Cantores for these three psalmody recordings.
Containing over 60 psalms ranging in theme from mercy to thanksgiving, this collection will be welcomed by all who love the Psalms for their beautiful poetry and spiritual depth.
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