This useful volume contains short pieces based on melodies from around the world. These tunes and their accompanying texts have enjoyed wide popularity and usage in worship in many denominations. William McNair’s miniatures may be used as preludes to the liturgy, as a way to teach a tune to a congregation, as an intonation or introduction before singing, or as an interlude between stanzas.

Contents: ARGENTINA Canto de esperanza, May the God of Hope Go with Us and Song of Hope • CANTAI AO SENHOR Cantad al Señor, O Sing to the Lord and Sing Praise to the Lord • CHEREPONI Jesu, Jesu • HE CAME DOWN • KALINGA In the Heavens Shone a Star • KAS DZIEDAJA By the Babylonian Rivers, In the Darkness of the Morning and Once We Sang and Danced with Gladness • KELVINGROVE The Summons and Will You Come and Follow Me • KWAKE YESU NASIMAMA Here on Jesus Christ I Will Stand • NYANYIKANLAH NYANYIAN BARU Hallelujah! Sing Praise to Your Creator • STAR OF THE COUNTY DOWN Canticle of the Turning and My Soul Cries Out with a Joyful Shout • UNE JEUNE PUCELLE 'Twas in the Moon of Wintertime • YE BANKS AND BRAES We Cannot Measure How You Heal