Publisher's Synopsis
Words of Anthems in Use in the Cathedral Church of Chester is a book compiled by E. L. Y. Deacle in 1880. The book contains the lyrics of anthems that were sung in the Cathedral Church of Chester during the time period. The anthems are arranged according to the liturgical calendar, with sections for Advent, Christmas, Lent, Easter, and other occasions. The book also includes a preface by the compiler, explaining the purpose of the collection and providing some historical background on the music and the cathedral. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of church music and the liturgy of the Anglican Church.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.
