New Hymn Book
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- Date
- 1995 June 1-9
- Source
- General Synod. Minutes
- Type
- Act 69
- Mover
- Rev. S. Pike
- Seconder
- Dean J. Merrett
- Prologue
- Dr. George Black, Chair of the Hymn Book Task Force, introduced the following resolution.
- Moved by Bishop B. Stavert, seconded by Canon M. Murray,
- That this General Synod receive the collection of hymn texts presented by the Hymn Book Task Force and authorize the Hymn Book Task Force to complete the preparation of "a hymn book" and to present the completed material to the Council of the General Synod for permission to publish for use.
- It was suggested that the hymn book be described as one among several such books.
- Amendment
- Moved by Bishop M. Harding, seconded by Ms. B. Pope,
- That this General Synod receive the collection of hymn texts presented by the Hymn Book Task Force and defer the completion and publication of the Hymn Book for at least three years during which time the implications of costs and content can be more fully explored at the parish level.
- The mover and seconder of the amendment agreed to delete the words "for at least three years" and replace it with "until the next meeting of the General Synod."
- Motion to End Debate
- Moved by Ms. R. Nash, seconded by Dr. A. Anthony,
- That the question on the amendment now be put. CARRIED
- The amendment was then put and DEFEATED.
- Text of motion
- Motion to End Debate
- That the question on the original motion now be put. CARRIED
- The original motion was then put and CARRIED Act 69.
- Subjects
- Anglican Church of Canada - Hymns
- Hymnbooks - Anglican Church of Canada
- Hymns - Anglican Church of Canada
- Anglican Church of Canada. Hymn Book Task Force
- Anglican Church of Canada. Book of Common Praise. 1998