{"product_id":"gregorian-psalter-5th-edition-c-1900s-st-mary-clumber-chaplains-stall","title":"Gregorian Psalter 5th Edition C. 1900s, St Mary Clumber Chaplain's Stall","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"111\" data-end=\"334\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003ePresented here is a charming late Victorian copy of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-start=\"163\" data-end=\"188\"\u003eThe Gregorian Psalter\u003c\/span\u003e, specially bound for use at\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-start=\"217\" data-end=\"246\"\u003eSt Mary's Church, Clumber\u003c\/span\u003e, one of England's finest examples of Victorian ecclesiastical architecture and worship.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"336\" data-end=\"813\"\u003eThis copy is far more than an ordinary musical handbook. The beautifully gilt-blocked red leather binding bears an image of the Virgin and Child beneath the words\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-start=\"499\" data-end=\"514\"\u003e\"Ave Maria\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-start=\"519\" data-end=\"541\"\u003e\"St. Mary Clumber\"\u003c\/span\u003e, while the lower cover is stamped\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-start=\"576\" data-end=\"599\"\u003e\"Chaplain's Stall,\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eindicating that this volume was intended for use by one of the clergy during services. Such church-specific service books offer a fascinating glimpse into the daily liturgical life of an important Anglican church.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"815\" data-end=\"1079\"\u003eCompiled by the noted church musician\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-start=\"853\" data-end=\"875\"\u003eArthur Henry Brown\u003c\/span\u003e, this fifth edition adapts the traditional Gregorian canticles and psalms into notation suitable for Anglican worship, reflecting the renewed interest in medieval plainsong during the nineteenth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1c7c49r\" data-start=\"1086\" data-end=\"1097\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContents\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1099\" data-end=\"1322\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"17fq3qt\" data-start=\"1099\" data-end=\"1126\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1101\" data-end=\"1126\"\u003eThe Gregorian Canticles\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"15c8q6v\" data-start=\"1127\" data-end=\"1181\"\u003eCanticles adapted to the traditional Gregorian tones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1q53ych\" data-start=\"1182\" data-end=\"1196\"\u003eDaily Psalms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"xqtbmg\" data-start=\"1197\" data-end=\"1223\"\u003eMatins and other offices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"9hx2x9\" data-start=\"1224\" data-end=\"1232\"\u003eVenite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1llv07s\" data-start=\"1233\" data-end=\"1245\"\u003eBenedictus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1llucxe\" data-start=\"1246\" data-end=\"1258\"\u003eBenedicite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"y8lvjx\" data-start=\"1259\" data-end=\"1271\"\u003eMagnificat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1j1ge4g\" data-start=\"1272\" data-end=\"1294\"\u003eNumerous Psalm tones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"hm2w2w\" data-start=\"1295\" data-end=\"1322\"\u003eChoral harmony throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1jsl7ux\" data-start=\"1458\" data-end=\"1491\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArthur Henry Brown\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1493\" data-end=\"1725\"\u003eArthur Henry Brown was one of the foremost church musicians of the Victorian era. A prolific composer of hymn tunes and liturgical music, he became closely associated with the revival of Gregorian chant within the Church of England.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1727\" data-end=\"2059\"\u003eBrown believed that medieval plainsong represented the most authentic form of Christian worship and devoted much of his career to adapting ancient melodies for English congregations. His hymn tunes remain in use today, while his chant books became standard references in many High Church parishes during the late nineteenth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1t18pmg\" data-start=\"2066\" data-end=\"2094\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSt Mary's Church, Clumber\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2096\" data-end=\"2201\"\u003eThe association with\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-start=\"2117\" data-end=\"2151\"\u003eSt Mary's Church, Clumber Park\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis one of this volume's most attractive features.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2203\" data-end=\"2568\"\u003eBuilt during the nineteenth century for the Dukes of Newcastle, St Mary's became renowned for its magnificent Gothic architecture, elaborate liturgy, and exceptional choral tradition. As part of the Anglo-Catholic revival within the Church of England, music formed an essential part of worship, and books such as this would have been used daily by clergy and choir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2570\" data-end=\"2765\"\u003eThe gilt binding and repeated ownership label strongly suggest this volume formed part of the church's original liturgical library, making it a tangible survivor of Victorian ecclesiastical life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"ery58m\" data-start=\"2772\" data-end=\"2793\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical Context\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2795\" data-end=\"3095\"\u003eDuring the nineteenth century, the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-start=\"2830\" data-end=\"2849\"\u003eOxford Movement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003etransformed Anglican worship by encouraging a renewed appreciation of the Church's medieval heritage. Churches across Britain restored ancient ceremonial, vestments, architecture, and music that had largely disappeared following the Reformation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3097\" data-end=\"3458\"\u003eGregorian chant experienced a remarkable revival during this period. Rather than composing entirely new music, musicians such as Arthur Henry Brown carefully adapted centuries-old plainsong melodies for English texts taken from the Book of Common Prayer. This movement profoundly influenced Anglican church music and continues to shape liturgical worship today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3460\" data-end=\"3610\"\u003eVolumes such as this stand as excellent examples of that revival, bridging medieval musical traditions with Victorian scholarship and church practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"hrykuu\" data-start=\"3617\" data-end=\"3629\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3631\" data-end=\"3700\"\u003eBound in its original red leather with gilt decoration and lettering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3702\" data-end=\"4047\"\u003eThe binding remains sound with light rubbing and wear to the extremities, consistent with regular ecclesiastical use. Internally the pages remain remarkably clean with only occasional light foxing and handling marks. The decorative marbled endpapers remain attractive, while the original church ownership label is present on the front pastedown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4049\" data-end=\"4130\"\u003eOverall a very well-preserved example of a working Victorian church service book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"z7nm82\" data-start=\"4137\" data-end=\"4161\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBibliographic Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4163\" data-end=\"4302\"\u003e\u003cspan data-start=\"4163\" data-end=\"4173\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe Gregorian Canticles: The Canticles Newly Adapted to the Old Church Tones, with the Occasional Introduction of Choral Harmony\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4304\" data-end=\"4334\"\u003e\u003cspan data-start=\"4304\" data-end=\"4315\"\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eArthur Henry Brown\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4336\" data-end=\"4362\"\u003e\u003cspan data-start=\"4336\" data-end=\"4348\"\u003eEdition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFifth Edition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4438\" data-end=\"4477\"\u003e\u003cspan data-start=\"4438\" data-end=\"4447\"\u003eDate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCirca late nineteenth century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4479\" data-end=\"4591\"\u003e\u003cspan data-start=\"4479\" data-end=\"4491\"\u003eBinding:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOriginal gilt-decorated red leather, specially stamped for\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-start=\"4551\" data-end=\"4591\"\u003eSt Mary's Clumber Chaplain's Stall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4479\" data-end=\"4591\"\u003e\u003cspan data-start=\"4551\" data-end=\"4591\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4479\" data-end=\"4591\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-start=\"4551\" data-end=\"4591\"\u003eWeight - 455g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-start=\"4551\" data-end=\"4591\"\u003eHeight - 17cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-start=\"4551\" data-end=\"4591\"\u003eWidth - 11cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-start=\"4551\" data-end=\"4591\"\u003eThickness - 3cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Momo Rare Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54384736633171,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/9187\/5411\/files\/IMG_8267.jpg?v=1784804380","url":"https:\/\/www.momorarebooks.co.uk\/products\/gregorian-psalter-5th-edition-c-1900s-st-mary-clumber-chaplains-stall","provider":"Momo Rare Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}