This collection of metrical psalms and hymns was inspired by the spiritual riches of Our Own Hymn Book, compiled by C H Spurgeon in 1866, and once widely used among Particular Baptist Churches – especially causes pastored by Spurgeon’s numerous students. Although this is an entirely new hymnal, the link with Our Own Hymn Book is emphasised because the ethos and design of that outstanding collection has been keenly imitated, though in a modern context.
On these pages you can access large-print versions of each hymn in pdf form for the use of those with limited vision. Recordings as mp3s or YouTube videos enable the hymns to be followed devotionally and enable newer tunes to be learned. Several of the hymns also have BSL signing – these are available as separate YouTube videos. Use the links above to navigate the site.
857 hymns, 266 of which are psalm versions, or evangelical versions of psalms, reverently updated wherever necessary to eliminate archaic language, and maintaining pronouns such as ‘thee’ and ‘thou’ only in addressing God. This words edition (5 in x 7 in) is in clear Roman typeface, double column to the page. It is case-bound in a blue leather-like vinyl cover, with title in gold blocking.
Includes more hymns on response to the Gospel, and communion with Christ than in other collections. A careful ratio is maintained between objective and subjective hymns.
472 tunes including the best-loved compositions of the past, many new tunes, and fresh arrangements of some excellent `lost' tunes. Over 100 tunes will not be found in other British tune books in current use. The chief intention of this selection is to present tunes that are melodic, memorable, and consistent with intelligent worship. Tunes are in metrical categories, in alphabetical order of name. (Music only, without words.)
Christopher Laws (who edited the work and composed many new tunes included here) is one of the elders at the Metropolitan Tabernacle in London and was for many years the principal organist there.
