New hymns for the lectionary : to glorify the Maker's name

Notes: "Music by Carol Doran. Words by Thomas H. Troeger".; Includes indexes.; "We seek to blend the best qualities of traditional hymnody with a contemporary style that is not faddish or folksy. Each hymn is this collection explores a biblical text from the new ecumenical lectionary in words and music meant to draw the congregation closer to its meaning". -- Intro.; Contents divided into four sections: Adoration and Praise -- God's Active Presence -- Stories from the Bible -- The Life of Faith.; Contents: Introduction dated Rochester, New York, August 1984 / C.D. [and] T.H.T. -- [52] New Hymns for the Lectionary -- Metrical Index -- Scriptural Index -- Index by Theme and Image -- Index of Hymns in Sequence for the Liturgical Year -- Index of First Lines.; Thomas Troeger is an Episcopal priest.