within two of these bars. These two syllables correspond to the two half notes in the musical measure. THE DOT above the words within the two perpendicular bars, either immediately following or preceding two syllables, indicates that these two syllables must be sung to one half note; that is, that instead of one half note two notes must be sung, of which the value of either is determined by the weight of the two syllables. The heavier syllable is dwelled upon as long as the value of a dotted quarter note, the light syllable is dwelled upon no longer than the value of an eighth note THE HORIZONTAL BAR indicates that the note or notes above it must be slurred to the preceding syllable. Not only one half note, but frequently two half notes, or sometimes even two measures of the cadence, are thus to be sung upon one vowel. Sometimes there are two or three syllables under the whole note at the close of either cadence. In such cases the voice must dwell upon the last syllable, and the preceding ones have to be rendered as short notes. The end-syllable ED, according to an old ecclesiastical custom, is pronounced as a separate syllable. The usage of pronouncing the word "wind" as "winde" in chanting should be discountenanced. TWO EXTREMES in chanting must be avoided. Undue haste in the recitation of the words is undignified in divine worship, and detracts not a little from the religious edification which the musical service is intended to aid. On the other hand, if the reading of the words is done in a very slow way, it becomes tedious, if not meaningless. The happy medium is a very important feature in chanting. THE CADENCES constitute the melodious part of the Chant-tune, and should be executed with precision. They must not be "dragged" in time; still, too much haste imparts to them a very undignified air. RESPONSIVE CHANTING by two bodies of singers, each side alternating at every successive verse, is without doubt the most effective way of chanting. The alternating may also be done by the choir and congregation, or by the precentor and choir. Between the verses no pause can be allowed; one side must take it up promptly just at the point where the other leaves off. If the number of reliable singers is small it will be better not to attempt responsive chanting. The singers should enter into the sentiment of the words and recite them expressively; that is, with true declamatory accent, and bring out the dynamic qualities of the voice and the speed of the recitation in strict conformity with the meaning of the words. Expressionless singing and undue haste should be guarded against. xxxii ORDER OF PUBLIC WORSHIP. THE ORDER OF Morning Service, or the Communion. The Congregation shall rise, and the Minister, | beseeching him, in the name of our standing at the Altar, shall say: N the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Lord Jesus Christ, to grant us forgiveness. Then, all kneeling or standing, shall be sung or said: Our help is in the name of the Lord. Arr. from LAVRIZ, by L. K. A LMIGHTY God, our Maker and | us all our sins; to them that believe Redeemer, we poor sinners con- on his Name, he giveth power to befess unto thee, that we are by nature come the sons of God, and hath sinful and unclean, and that we have promised them his Holy Spirit. He sinned against thee by thought, that believeth, and is baptized, shall word, and deed. Wherefore we flee be saved. Grant this, Lord, unto for refuge to thine infinite mercy, us all. Amen. seeking and imploring thy grace, for the sake of our Lord Jesus Christ. Instead of this, one or more of the following declarations of Scripture may be used: OD so loved the world, that he GOD gave his only-begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. (John iii. 16.) All standing to the close of the the Gloria Patri may be sung by the sung or said by the Congregation. The Introit. Collect, shall be sung or said the Introit for the Day. The Introit with |