Constitution of the Hymn Society in the United States and Canada

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Constitution of the Hymn Society in the United States and Canada

Article I: Name

The organization shall be known as The Hymn Society in the United States and Canada, Inc.

Article II: Objectives

The objectives of the Society shall be:

1. to cultivate vital congregational singing;

2. to encourage the writing and publishing of hymns and hymn tunes;

3. to create an awareness of various traditions and styles in congregational song;

4. to express through congregational song the spirit and needs of contemporary life and thought;

5. to promote the collection and dissemination of hymnic data; and

6. to encourage research, discussion, and the preparation and dissemination of addresses, articles, books and audio-visual material upon hymnic subjects; to the end that there be improvement and greater ins...

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