This hymnbook was published in 1955
as a joint effort of the Associate
Reformed Presbyterian Church, United
Presbyterian Church of North America,
Reformed Church in America, Presbyterian
Church in the United States of America,
and the Presbyterian Church in the
United States. The result is a hymnal
reflecting the traditions and desires of
the cooperating churches. It recovered
many metrical psalms, and introduced a
body of beloved "gospel songs" to those
churches not accustomed to singing that
style in worship. This hymnal also
continued the tradition of careful
scholarship and editing. Included are
527 hymns plus 73 responses and
canticles.
