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About The Book: Book of Chants: Consisting Mostly of Selections From The Sacred Scriptures, Adapted to Appropriate Music, and Arranged for Chanting is a compilation that blends sacred texts with musical arrangements for chant. The book, often associated with religious or liturgical settings, features scriptural selections from the Bible and other sacred writings, paired with melodies to be sung by congregations or choirs. Its purpose is to facilitate worship through chant, allowing the faithful to engage with scripture in a melodic and meditative way. The book reflects a tradition of sacred music aimed at enhancing spiritual devotion and communal worship. About The Author: Lowell Mason (1792–1872) was a pioneering American music director, composer, and educator, widely recognized for his impact on church music and music education. Born in Medfield, Massachusetts, Mason composed over 1,600 hymn tunes, including the well-known arrangement of "Joy to the World" and "Nearer, My God, to Thee." He played a key role in introducing music into public schools and became the first significant music educator in the U.S. Mason promoted European classical music in American churches, though his efforts displaced earlier native traditions like shape-note singing. His contributions to music, particularly in church settings, are lasting, despite criticisms of his influence. The Title 'Book of Chants: Consisting Mostly of Selections From The Sacred Scriptures, Adapted to Appropriate Music, and Arranged for Chanting written/authored/edited by Lowell Mason', published in the year 2025. The ISBN 9789370144194 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 192 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Music. Size of the book is 22.59 x 28.94 cms.