At head of title: The collected hymns of Carl P. Daw, Jr.
Words only.
Contains NO index.
"The texts collected in this volume represent my first nine years of hymnwriting. .... this collection contains metrical paraphrases of all the canticles, invitatories, and appointed hymns from the Daily Office of the [Episcopal Church] Book of Common Prayer 1979. These are not intended to replace the Prayer Book versions but to enhance awareness of their essence, so that the Prayer Book canticles can be used with greater appreciation and understanding." -- Intro.
Contents divided into 13 sections: Advent -- Christmas -- Epiphany -- Lent -- Holy Week -- Easter -- Pentecost -- The Mystery of God -- The Church's Praise -- Christian Ministry -- The Life of Faith -- Hymns for Daily Life -- From Worship to Witness.
Each hymn text includes notes by the author including hymn tune suggestions.
Contents: Foreword / Jeffrey W. Rowthorn, Bishop Suffragan, Episcopal Diocese of Connecticut -- Dedication -- Introduction dated Storrs, Connecticut, January 1990 -- Table of Contents --[66 hymns].