Hymns of the Early Church
Being translations from the poetry of the Latin church, arranged in the order of the Christian yearBy John Brownlie
Length2h 23m
About this audiobook
In "Hymns of the Early Church," John Brownlie presents a meticulously curated collection of early Christian hymns, delving into their theological significance and liturgical relevance. The book encompasses a variety of poetic forms, reflecting the diversity of early Christian expression and belief. Brownlie's literary style combines lyrical elegance with scholarly rigor, using footnotes and annotations to provide historical context and theological insights for each hymn. This exploration situates the hymns within the broader tapestry of early Christian worship and music, illustrating their role in shaping communal identity and doctrine during a formative period in church history. John Brownlie, a prominent scholar in hymnology and early Christian studies, has dedicated much of his academic career to exploring the intersections of music, theology, and worship. His profound appreciation for the spiritual and communal power of hymns is deeply rooted in his own experiences as a theologian and church musician. Brownlie's expertise, coupled with his passion for fostering an understanding of the early church's cultural milieu, informs his meticulous approach to this anthology. For readers interested in the intersection of faith and music, "Hymns of the Early Church" is an essential resource. This book invites scholars, musicians, and laypersons alike to engage with the profound spiritual depth of early Christian hymns, enriching their understanding of how these ancient texts continue to resonate within contemporary worship practices.
Audiobook details
GenreSpirituality and Religion
Length2 hrs 23 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateOct 21, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Hymns of the Early Church
35CRUX AVE BENEDICTA
2INDEX OF LATIN TITLES
36HORÆ DE PASSIONE D. N. JESU CHRISTI
3HISTORICAL INTRODUCTION
37(AD PRIMAM) (Tu qui velatus facie)
4DIE, DIERUM PRINCIPE
38(AD TERTIAM) (Hora qui ductus tertia)
5O NATA LUX DE LUMINE
39(AD SEXTAM) (Crucem pro nobis subiit)
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6TU TRINITATIS UNITAS
40(AD NONAM) (Beata Christi passio)
7DEUS CREATOR OMNIUM
41(AD COMPLETORIUM) (Qui jacuisti mortuus)
8O DEUS, EGO AMO TE, NEC AMO TE, UT SALVES ME
42FINITA JAM SUNT PRÆLIA
9LUCIS CREATOR OPTIME
43PLAUDITE, CŒLI!
10AURORA JAM SPARGIT POLUM
44MORTIS PORTIS FRACTIS
11JESU, DULCIS MEMORIA
45ALLELUIA, DULCE CARMEN
12O DEUS, EGO AMO TE, NAM PRIOR TU AMASTI ME
46ÆTERNE REX ALTISSIME
13TE LUCIS ANTE TERMINUM
47POSTQUAM HOSTEM ET INFERNA
14JAM META NOCTIS TRANSIIT
48CŒLOS ASCENDIT HODIE
15LABENTE JAM SOLIS ROTÂ
49O CHRISTE, QUI NOSTER POLI
16SPLENDOR PATERNÆ GLORIÆ
50VENI, CREATOR SPIRITUS, MENTES TUORUM VISITA
17SALVATOR MUNDI, DOMINE
51VENI, SANCTE SPIRITUS ET EMITTE CŒLITUS
18CHRISTE, LUMEN PERPETUUM
52O FONS AMORIS, SPIRITUS
19NOX ATRA RERUM CONTEGIT
53TU TRINITATIS UNITAS
20JAM LUCIS ORTO SIDERE
54O PATER SANCTE, MITIS ATQUE PIE
21JAM SOL RECEDIT IGNEUS
55ADESTO, SANCTA TRINITAS
22CHRISTE, PRECAMUR ANNUE
56PUGNATE, CHRISTE MILITES
23IN NOCTIS UMBRA DESIDES
57AUDI NOS, REX CHRISTE
24VENI, VENI, EMMANUEL!
58EJA O DULCIS ANIMA
25NATO NOBIS SALVATORE
59O ESCA VIATORUM
26PUER NATUS IN BETHLEHEM
60JESU, DULCEDO CORDIUM
27HEU! QUID JACES STABULO, OMNIUM CREATOR?
61VERBUM SUPERNUM PRODIENS
28QUICUMQUE CHRISTUM QUÆRITIS
62GRAVI ME TERRORE PULSAS
29JESU, NOSTRA REDEMPTIO
63APPROPINQUAT ENIM DIES IN QUA JUSTES ERIT QUIES
30EI CANAMUS GLORIAM
64JERUSALEM LUMINOSA VERÆ PACIS VISIO
31DEUS-HOMO, REX CŒLORUM
65URBS BEATA HIERUSALEM
32VEXILLA REGIS PRODEUNT
66Part II.
33PANGE, LINGUA, GLORIOSI, PRŒLIUM CERTAMINIS
67INDEX OF FIRST LINES
34LUSTRA SEX QUI JAM PEREGIT
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