The Music And Hymnody Of The Methodist Hymnal (1911) : Kessinger Publishing : 9781437310061 : 1437310060 : 26 Nov 2008 : The Music and Hymnody of the Methodist Hymnal (1911) is a comprehensive study of the music and hymns contained within the Methodist Hymnal of 1911. Written by Carl Fowler Price, a prominent musicologist and Methodist minister, the book delves into the history and development of Methodist hymnody, as well as the theological and musical principles that guided the selection and arrangement of hymns in the 1911 hymnal.The book is divided into three main sections. The first section provides an overview of the history of Methodist hymnody, tracing its roots back to the Wesleys and examining its evolution through the 19th century. The second section focuses on the music of the hymnal, exploring the various musical styles and forms represented in the hymns and providing detailed analyses of selected hymns. The third section examines the theological and liturgical themes that