First Lutheran hymnal
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The First Lutheran hymnal, published in 1524 as Etlich Cristlich lider / Lobgesang und Psalm, often also often referred to as the Achtliederbuch, was the first Lutheran hymnal.
Title page of the first Lutheran hymnal of eight hymns (songs)
"Nun frewt euch, lieben Christen gmein"
Hymnal
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A hymnal or hymnary is a collection of hymns, usually in the form of a book, called a hymnbook. They are used in congregational singing. A hymnal may contain only hymn texts ; written melodies are extra, and more recently harmony parts have also been provided.
Praxis pietatis melica by Johann Crüger, an important German Lutheran hymnal from the 17th century
An 1847 publication of Southern Harmony, showing the title "New Britain" ("Amazing Grace") and shape note music.