Resolution Number: 1982-D126
Title: Issue Guidelines for the Use and Reproduction of Supplemental Hymns
Legislative Action Taken: Concurred As Substituted
Final Text:

Resolved, That the Standing Commission on Church Music be directed to issue suggestions for the selection and use of supplemental hymns and anthems in all Episcopal parishes. These suggestions shall include both theological and practical considerations, and also a discussion of the duplication of copyrighted material, and be sent to each diocesan Commission on Church Music for communication to the parishes and missions of said Diocese.

Citation: General Convention, Journal of the General Convention of...The Episcopal Church, New Orleans, 1982 (New York: General Convention, 1983), p. C-16.

Legislative History

Author:
Originating House: House of Deputies
Originating Committee: Committee on Church Music

House of Deputies

Original Text of Resolution:

(D126) Not Currently Available

Proposed Committee Substitute:

Resolved, the House of Bishops concurring, That the Standing Commission on Church Music be directed to issue suggestions for the selection and use of supplemental hymns and anthems in all Episcopal parishes. These suggestions shall include both theological and practical considerations, and also a discussion of the duplication of copyrighted material, and be sent to each diocesan Commission on Church Music for communication to the parishes and missions of said Diocese.

The Committee moved adoption of the resolution as amended by the Committee.

Motion carried

Resolution adopted

(Communicated to the House of Bishops in HD Message #156)

House of Bishops

On the ninth day, the Secretary read:

HD Message #156--D-126S, Church Music Guidelines.

The House concurred

(Communicated to House of Deputies in HB Message #248)

Resolution Concurred by Both Houses, September 13.

Abstract:   The 67th General Convention directs the selection and use of supplemental hymns in Episcopal parishes. It asks that these be disseminated among parishes and missions.