Hymn FAQs
(Updated January 13, 2010)

New Christian Science Hymns

All information about new hymns can be found on these pages. Come back often for the latest news.

Listen to a 90-minute replay of the Annual Meeting Hymn Sing 2010
(audio only)

During the Sing, listeners are invited to submit hymns for the next Supplement. Please read more information about sharing your suggestions or original hymn texts/tunes with the Christian Science Publishing Society. We would love to hear from you at Hymn-Submissions@csps.com!

Watch the 8-minute video from the Annual Meeting 2009 Hymn Sing.

The 2008 Christian Science Hymnal Supplement, Hymns 430-462 *, is the Publishing Society's first new publication of music for church services in over 75 years. We are pleased to make these hymns available and are committed to the ongoing exploration of more new hymns.

The submission of more new hymns is an ongoing project and they will be accepted and reviewed indefinitely. All are encouraged to submit original compositions or suggestions.

Meanwhile, several products related to the Hymnal Supplement: Hymns 430-462 * are currently available to support its use and enjoyment.

The Accompanist's Edition * in the large print size is particularly useful for musicians.
The Let's Sing! CD provides a simple piano accompaniment with solo voices, thus presenting the hymns for listening and learning.
The Accompaniment Edition CD provides only the music to the hymns, offering some varied instrumentation with a piano, and is appropriate for use in services, Sunday School, etc.
The Words Only Edition provides for easy reading of the poetic texts.
A simple Concordance is offered which can be downloaded for free.
Ergänzung zum Liederbuch der Christlichen Wissenschaft: Deutsche Ausgabe 2010 is a collection of 12 Supplement hymns translated into German, and may be purchased from the online Shop as a downloadable PDF.

If you have questions about the new or future Supplements, please see the Frequently Asked Questions section or submit your question by email to Hymnal-submissions@csps.com or by calling 617-450-2768.