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1589 Hymnal Selection Guide

Posted on February 5, 2009 by sean.daenzer

Matthäus Ludecus’ Missale from 1589 provides this list of hymns & chants to be sung during various Sundays/Feasts of the Church Year. Hymns available presently in English hymnals are translated as such, while others remain in German. All Latin hymns remain in … Continue reading →

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Gesima Introits

Posted on January 26, 2009 by sean.daenzer

Here they are: Introits for Septuagesima, Sexagesima, and Quinquagesima. The Gesimas are an important part of the Church Year, most especially in the Lutheran tradition which celebrates our Lord’s Transfiguration on the last Sunday of Epiphany. The Gesimas provide a … Continue reading →

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December 28th: Holy Innocents or Sunday after Christmas?

Posted on December 11, 2008 by sean.daenzer

What to do about Holy Innocents falling on a Sunday…. Who gets the Divine Service? It seems we probably need to do what any Lutheran normally would do: run to the Anglican sources! But perhaps Reformation Lutheran musicians can help … Continue reading →

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Introits for Epiphanytide

Posted on December 8, 2008 by sean.daenzer

These are the introits for the Feast of Epiphany and the Sundays that follow. There are only three Sundays after Epiphany, since the third Sunday’s introit is repeated for the remaining Sundays. The last Sunday in the Lutheran tradition is … Continue reading →

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Advent & Christmas Introits

Posted on December 4, 2008 by sean.daenzer

Here are the historic introits for Advent and Christmas. These Advent introits contain a few corrections from the previous postings. The text varies in a few spots between the Latin and the Common Service. The translation reflecting the Latin appears … Continue reading →

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