A History Of The Old Hundredth Psalm Tune With Specimens (1854)

""A History of the Old Hundredth Psalm Tune: With Specimens"" is a book written by William Henry Havergal in 1854. The book provides a detailed account of the history of the Old Hundredth Psalm Tune, one of the most well-known and widely used hymn tunes in the Christian church. Havergal traces the origins of the tune back to the 16th century, and explores its evolution and use in various religious traditions over the centuries. The book includes musical examples and transcriptions of the tune, as well as commentary on its significance and cultural impact. Overall, ""A History of the Old Hundredth Psalm Tune"" is a valuable resource for musicologists, historians, and anyone interested in the history of Christian hymnody.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.