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Quiz about A History of Hymnody  Vol 1
Quiz about A History of Hymnody  Vol 1

A History of Hymnody : Vol. 1 Trivia Quiz


Hymns have been a significant part of worship since time immemorial. In this quiz, we shall trace the development of hymn-writing through to the mid-seventeenth century.

A multiple-choice quiz by glendathecat. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
glendathecat
Time
5 mins
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Multiple Choice
Quiz #
318,790
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
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Question 1 of 10
1. If you associate hymns with just the Christian church then think again. Which book of the Bible is generally regarded as being the 'hymnbook' of the Jewish people? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. There are several passages in the New Testament that scholars believe were probably taken from some of the earliest Christian hymns. The verses below are an example of this. From which book are they taken?

"Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus:
Who, being in very nature God,
did not consider equality with God something to be grasped,
but made himself nothing,
taking the very nature of a servant,
being made in human likeness."
Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. "I bind unto myself today
The strong Name of the Trinity"

These are the opening lines of the English translation of an ancient Irish hymn. By which of these titles is it commonly known?
Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. One of the great hymn-writers of the Eastern Orthodox Church was a ninth century monk who, according to tradition, began writing hymns after seeing a vision of St. Nicholas. What is his name?
Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. The predominant style of singing used in the Roman Catholic Church during the medieval period is known as what? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. The nineteenth century writer, John Mason Neale, is responsible for providing English translations of many of the hymns of the early church. Which of the following did he contribute to the list of Christmas favourites? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. The Protestant Reformation, initiated by Martin Luther, changed the religious face of Europe. Which of the following did the reformers seek to achieve in respect of the singing of hymns? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. One of England's first printed psalters was produced in 1549 by Robert Crowley. It was unusual in being part-printed in not one but two colours. Which of these combinations did it use? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. "Let us with a gladsom mind
Praise the Lord, for he is kind,
For his mercies ay endure,
Ever faithfull, ever sure."

Some of the world's greatest poets have written hymns. Which seventeenth century writer was responsible for the lines above, that were subsequently turned into a well-known hymn?
Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. The Scots produced a psalter in 1650 that has been regarded by many as the hymnal equivalent of the King James Bible. Which of these hymns does it contain? Hint



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1. If you associate hymns with just the Christian church then think again. Which book of the Bible is generally regarded as being the 'hymnbook' of the Jewish people?

Answer: Psalms

The book of Psalms is divided into 150 poetic works to be used in worship. These were written by several different authors over a considerable period of time but collected together in their present form at some point after the exile in Babylon.
2. There are several passages in the New Testament that scholars believe were probably taken from some of the earliest Christian hymns. The verses below are an example of this. From which book are they taken? "Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus: Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, but made himself nothing, taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness."

Answer: Philippians

"Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus:
Who, being in very nature God,
did not consider equality with God something to be grasped,
but made himself nothing,
taking the very nature of a servant,
being made in human likeness.
And being found in appearance as a man,
he humbled himself
and became obedient to death—
even death on a cross!
Therefore God exalted him to the highest place
and gave him the name that is above every name,
that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow,
in heaven and on earth and under the earth,
and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord,
to the glory of God the Father." (Philippians 2 v. 5-11 - NIV translation)

Other possible fragments of hymns include John 1 v. 1-18, Acts 4 v. 24-30, 1 Corinthians 8:6, Colossians 1 v. 15-20, Ephesians 2 v. 14-16, 1 Timothy 3 v. 16, Hebrews 1 v. 3-4, Hebrews 1 v. 13 and 1 Peter 3 v. 18-22.
3. "I bind unto myself today The strong Name of the Trinity" These are the opening lines of the English translation of an ancient Irish hymn. By which of these titles is it commonly known?

Answer: St. Patrick's Breastplate

This is an example of a lorica or protective prayer. These are particularly associated with monastic communities and derive their name from the Latin word for body armour. Another famous lorica turned into a hymn is the "Rob tu mo bhoile" which became "Be Thou My Vision".

St. Patrick was a fifth century Irish bishop, later recognised as the country's patron saint. Although this lorica is attributed to him, it probably dates from no earlier than the eighth century. The traditional English translation is the work of Cecil Frances Alexander. Her other hymns include "Once in Royal David's City", "All Things Bright and Beautiful" and "There is a Green Hill Far Away".
4. One of the great hymn-writers of the Eastern Orthodox Church was a ninth century monk who, according to tradition, began writing hymns after seeing a vision of St. Nicholas. What is his name?

Answer: Joseph the Hymnographer

Joseph was born in Sicily circa 810 AD but lived most of his life as a monk in Constantinople. He spent several years in prison, having been captured by pirates, and it was there that, according to tradition, he received his vision.

He is credited with writing more than a thousand hymns which include (in English translation), "O Happy Band of Pilgrims"; "Let Us Now Our Voices Raise"; "Stars of the Morning"; "Safe Home, Safe Home in Port" and "And Wilt Thou Pardon Lord?".
5. The predominant style of singing used in the Roman Catholic Church during the medieval period is known as what?

Answer: Plainsong

Plainsong is a form of unison singing, normally without any musical accompaniment. It is also known as Gregorian Chant (although strictly this is just one form of plainsong), named from the sixth century Pope Gregory.
6. The nineteenth century writer, John Mason Neale, is responsible for providing English translations of many of the hymns of the early church. Which of the following did he contribute to the list of Christmas favourites?

Answer: Good King Wenceslas

John Mason Neale was born in London in 1818. His beliefs were those of the Anglo-Catholic Oxford Movement, to which he was introduced whilst a student at Cambridge University. This was a religious grouping within the Church of England. One of their prime intentions was to trace a lineage from the Anglican Church back to the Early Church, and Neale's translations of ancient hymns for contemporary usage should be seen against this backdrop. These translations include "O Come, O Come Immanuel"; "Jerusalem the Golden"; "Of the Father's Love Begotten" and "Good Christian Men, Rejoice".

"Good King Wenceslas" is based upon legends about the life of Svatý Václav, a tenth century duke of Bohemia.
7. The Protestant Reformation, initiated by Martin Luther, changed the religious face of Europe. Which of the following did the reformers seek to achieve in respect of the singing of hymns?

Answer: They wanted the whole congregation to be involved.

Prior to the Reformation, almost all hymns in the Western Church were sung in Latin by clergy or choirs. One of the central desires of the Protestant reformers was to enable congregations to collectively sing hymns in their native tongue. This was facilitated by the recent invention of the printing press and the development of written musical notation.
8. One of England's first printed psalters was produced in 1549 by Robert Crowley. It was unusual in being part-printed in not one but two colours. Which of these combinations did it use?

Answer: Black and red

There were two further psalters of significance produced for use in the English church. "The Whole Booke of Psalmes, Collected into English Meter" was first printed in the 1560s and largely consisted of the work of Thomas Sternhold and John Hopkins. This was superseded in 1696 by a psalter written by two Irishmen, Nicholas Brady and Nahum Tate. Tate was sufficiently well regarded as a poet to become Poet Laureate but lived an indisciplined lifestyle and died a penniless drunkard.

Many people sing the hymn "All People That on Earth do Dwell", to the tune known as "The Old 100th", without realising that old in this case refers back to the "old" Sternhold and Hopkins psalter.
9. "Let us with a gladsom mind Praise the Lord, for he is kind, For his mercies ay endure, Ever faithfull, ever sure." Some of the world's greatest poets have written hymns. Which seventeenth century writer was responsible for the lines above, that were subsequently turned into a well-known hymn?

Answer: John Milton

John Milton was born in London in 1608. His most famous works include "Paradise Lost"; "Paradise Regained" and "Samson Agonistes". The lines quoted first appear in his 1645 publication "Poems", with a note that they were written when he was aged 15. They are based upon Psalm 136.
10. The Scots produced a psalter in 1650 that has been regarded by many as the hymnal equivalent of the King James Bible. Which of these hymns does it contain?

Answer: The Lord's My Shepherd

Although the work has come to be known as the "Scottish Psalter" because it was approved for use in that country, it was actually produced in London by the Westminster Committee. The intention was for a collection of metrical psalms that was simple and easy to sing.

"The Lord's My Shepherd" is now usually sung to the nineteenth century tune "Crimond" and is based upon Psalm 23. Other well-known hymns contained within the psalter include, "I to the hills will lift mine eyes"; "Pray that Jerusalem may have peace and felicity"; "Ye gates, lift up your heads on high" and "O send thy light forth and thy truth".
Source: Author glendathecat

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