Adoremus Hymnal: Melody Edition, 2nd Edition

The Adoremus Hymnal, first published in 1997, has been revised to incorporate the new English translation of the Mass. The new edition also includes new musical settings of the Mass, as well as additional hymns and chants. Like the original edition, the hymnal is intended for use both in small parishes with few musical resources and in large parishes with full choirs. Following the general plan in Musicam Sacram, the Holy See's Instruction on sacred music, The Adoremus Hymnal consists of three major sections: 1. The Order of the Mass: The unchanging parts of the Mass in Latin and English (on facing pages), with basic Mass chants (responses and acclamations) imbedded within the texts. 2. Musical settings for the Ordinary of the Mass: Six traditional Latin chant (two settings added to the original four) and four newly composed Mass settings in English, of the Kyrie, Gloria, Credo, Sanctus, Agnus Dei - plus music for the new Acclamations. 3. Hymns. A careful selection of hymns an