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Show Church Hymnal Revised. Sweeping reforms arc to be made In tho new hymnal now being compiled for the Church of England. The-changes The-changes Include the nholltlon of "Tho Church's One Foundation," "Peace, Perfect Peace," and many other well-known well-known hymns, revlslou of "Te Deum," and tho bringing In of hymnn to be sung nt science lectures. Compilers of tho "General Hymnary," ns It is to-be to-be colled, suspended their labors during dur-ing the war, but have recently resumed re-sumed work. "Tho Churcn'fl One Foundation" Is to bo dropped because It Is full of mixed metaphors. A hymn by Longfellow beginning "One holy church of God appears," takes Its place. Doctor Blckcrsteth's hymn, "Peace, Perfect Peace," Is objected to-bocauso to-bocauso of tho words, "The blood of Jesus whispers." |