The 1938 Book of Common Praise

Prologue: The Rev. M. Lloyd spoke on the subject of the re-printing of the 1938 Book of Common Praise.; Suggestions for consideration; a) Endorse the red book as the official book of the Anglican Church of Canada. Encourage the promotion of it.; b) Encourage the suggestion from the Doctrine and Worship Committee that a committee be struck to produce supplement of hymns which are necessary for those occasions not adequately covered in the new book.; c) Allow a reprint of the 1938 book; i) The willingness to pay the much higher price obviously indicates a real demand for the book.; ii) It is quite evident that some congregations will not use the new book and will turn to other avenues to fulfil their needs.

Text of motion: That the above "Suggestions for Consideration" be approved. CARRIED

Notes: Commendation was expressed to Mr. Lloyd and to all the staff for the able way material and information has been gathered and presented to NEC.

Subjects: Hymns - Anglican Church of Canada; Hymnbooks - Anglican Church of Canada - Publication and distribution; Hymn Book of the Anglican Church of Canada and the United Church of Canada. 1971; Church of England in Canada. Book of Common Praise. 1938; Lloyd, Michael (Michael John), 1935-2013