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 Hymns by Scripture Reference
An excellent resource. The hymns included are from many Christian denominations, but the collection provides an excellent way to study the biblical foundations and assocations in worship music.

See also:
- Cyberhymnal


 The Traditional Roman Hymnal
An excellent collection of music (in Latin and English) and examples of traditional Catholic hymns in the MIDI format.


 Catholic Book of Worship III
Some 400 hymns from the Canadian Catholic Church's official hymnal in MIDI format.


 The Vatican's Musical Offering
Download mp3s of sacred and classical music played by teachers and students of the Pontifical Institute of Sacred Music. Includes selections from Masses, from various seasons of the liturgical year and from classical composers.


 The Story of Gregorian Chant
From Solesemes Abbey, France. Also includes examples of the various chants for the Mass and the Divine Office:
- The Musical Forms of Gregorian Chant

For more background, see:
- The Chant in Latin
- Chants for the Mass
- Chants for the Divine Office


 The Akathist Hymns (Byzantine Catholic)
The akathist is one of the most ancient ornces or collection of prayers in the Byzantine Church. It is a prayer of veneration, thanksgiving and petition. "Akathist" means standing because it is an expression of profound joy in recognizing the honor being paid to Our Lord, Our Lady, or the saint who is being venerated.


 Eastern Catholic Liturgical Music
The divine liturgies and hymns of the five Eastern Catholic rites in MIDI form.


 Renaissance Liturgical Imprints: A Census
A database of information about worship books printed before 1601. Includes nearly 14,000 titles from Catholic, Protestant and Jewish traditions.


 Cantus: A Database for Latin Ecclesiastical Chant
An index of chants used in the Church's liturgical office. For advanced-levl scholars only.