Copyright © 2004 Nathan Harold Platt All rights reserved. The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary has permission to reproduce and disseminate this document in any form by any means for purposes chosen by the Seminary, including, without limitation, preservation or instruction. THE HYMNOLOGICAL CONTRIBUTIONS OF BASIL MANL Y JR. TO THE CONGREGATIONAL SONG OF SOUTHERN BAPTISTS A Dissertation Presented to the Faculty of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree Doctor of Musical Arts by Nathan Harold Platt December 2004 UMI Number: 3148551 Copyright 2004 by Platt, Nathan Harold All rights reserved. INFORMATION TO USERS The quality of this reproduction is dependent upon the quality of the copy submitted. Broken or indistinct print, colored or poor quality illustrations and photographs, print bleed-through, substandard margins, and improper alignment can adversely affect reproduction. 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PROSPECTUS FOR DISSERTATION . 1 Introduction . 1 Thesis of the Study Undertaken . 1 Statement of the Problem . 3 Historical Background . .. 5 Definitions . .. 9 Primary Sources and Scope . .. 10 Secondary Sources . .. 16 Overview of the Study . .. 21 2. BAPTIST PSALMODY (1850) . .. 24 Introduction . .. 24 Early Influence of Basil Manly Sr. 24 Purpose of The Psalmist (1843) ....................• , 29 Publication and Reception of The Psalmist . .. 33 Predecessors to The Baptist Psalmody. .. 37 Call for a "Southern Psalmist". .. 39 IV Chapter Page Commission of the Manlys . .. 42 The Manlys' Editorial Values . ., 44 Comparison of The Psalmist . 45 and The Baptist Psalmody Abridgment of Hymns . 47 Alteration of Texts ........ 50 Omission of "Southem Standards" . 53 Reception of The Baptist Psalmody . .. 60 Significance of The Baptist Psalmody . " 63 Conclusion . .. 65 3. BAPTIST CHORALS (1859) . .. 66 Introduction . .. 66 Historical Background. 67 Intention of the Publication . .. 69 Promotion of a Common Repertory . .. 70 Preface on Congregational Song. 71 Innovations of the Collection. .. 75 Innovations of the Arrangement . .. 79 Contributions of A. Brooks Everett . .. 81 Everett's Preservation of Tunes ..... , . .. 84 Everett's Assignment of Tunes . .. 86 Everett's Contribution of Tunes . .. 88 Manly Jr.'s Contribution of Tunes . .. 95 v Chapter Page Manly Ir.'s Preservation of Texts . 98 Conclusion . .. 103 4. MANLY'S CHOICE (1891) AND THE CHOICE (1892) . 105 Introduction . 105 Chronology of Contributions . 106 Influences of the Era . .. 110 Intentions for the Publication . 112 Contents of the Collection. .. 120 Dissemination of Historic Hymn Texts . .. 123 Employment of Popular Tunes . 134 Conclusion . .. 148 5. SUMMARY OF CONTRIBUTIONS . .. 150 Introduction . 150 Denominational Service . .. 150 Pioneering Publications . 152 Consistent Influence . .. 154 Appendix 1. THE BAPTIST PSALMODY (1850) FIRST LINE INDEX. .. 157 2. CONTRIBUTORS TO THE BAPTIST PSALMODY(1850) . .. 189 3. POPULAR SOUTHERN HYMNS RESTORED IN THE BAPTIST PSALMODY(18S0) . .. 192 vi 4. PREFACES TO BAPTIST CHORALS (1859) . .. 195 5. BAPTIST CHORALS (1859) FIRST LINE INDEX . .. .. 199 6. BAPTIST CHORALS (1859) TUNE INDEX . .. 210 7 . PREFACE TO THE CHOICE (1892) . .. 215 8. THE CHOICE (1982) FIRST LINE INDEX . " 217 9. THE CHOICE (1892) TUNE INDEX . .. 224 10. REPERTORY OF THE CHOICE (1892) RETAINED IN 20th CENTURY SOUTHERN BAPTIST HYMNALS . .. 231 11. HYMNS TEXTS OF BASIL MANLY JR. .. 235 12. HYMN TUNES OF BASIL MANLY JR................ " 243 BffiLIOGRAPHY . .. 255 vu LIST OF EXAMPLES Example Page 1. Arrangement of Baptist Chorals, TRURO/ZURICH . .. 81 2. ZURICH, A. Brooks, Everett . .. 89 3. VESPER HYMN, A. Brooks Everett . .. 91 4. EUPHRATES, A. Brooks Everett . .. 93 5. MANL Y, Anonymous . .. 94 6. BASIL, Rigdon M. McIntosh . .. 95 7. REMISSION, Basil Manly Jr. 96 8. REALMS OF THE BLEST, Basil Manly Jr. .. 97 9. GRACE, arr. by W. Howard Doane .................. " 145 to. ZINZENDORF, Basil Manly Jr. .. 146 11. WORK, Basil Manly Jr. .. 147 viii PREFACE As I have had opportunity to research the contributions of Basil Manly Jr., I have been constantly reminded of the rich hyrnnological inheritance I have received and the blessing it has been to me in my journey with the Lord. Many of the historic hymns of the faith that Manly Jr. sought to preserve and disseminate through his hymn collections have enlightened my understanding of God's grace and empowered me to praise Him with greater fervor. I think it only appropriate to thank the Lord for the encouragement I have received from the life and ministry of Basil Manly Jr. I am also indebted to the many professors who have contributed to my understanding of worship and the various means, aside from the dedication of daily service, through which it may be demonstrated. I am especially grateful for the theological, musical, and practical instruction of Professors Daniel 1. Block, Paul O. Davidson, John H. Dickson, Donald P. Hustad, Lloyd L. Mims, Tom J. Nettles, and Carl L. Starn. Dr. David L. Gregory has been exceedingly helpful to me in the investigation of primary source material for the dissertation. The initiative to undertake this study was based, in part, upon his master's thesis on Basil Manly Jr.'s principal hymn compilation, The Baptist Psalmody (1850). Lastly, I would like to thank Dr. Esther R Crookshank, who has directed my work on this project. I am grateful to God for her scholarly supervision, steadfast encouragement, devotional example, and gracious character. The fellowship of believers at Jeffersontown Baptist Church has been an ever­ present source of support and respite for me throughout my doctoral program. The IX successful accomplishment of my academic responsibilities would not have been possible without the faithful prayers, patient endurance, and constant encouragement of my family in the faith. I am thankful for the opportunities they have afforded me to serve and teach at Southern Seminary and abroad. I am especially grateful for their provision of a home, the love they have demonstrated for my wife and son, and their willingness to ordain me for future service as a minister of the Gospel. None of this work would be possible were it not for the gracious nurture and support of my immediate family. My father and mother have constantly encouraged my endeavors in theological education and musical performance. More significant, however, was the foundation they laid for my faith and the personal commitment to Christ they continue to model for me. My parents-in-law have extended great affection to me and richly blessed my life with the gift of their daughter. My wife, Janie, has been so patient and self-sacrificing during these years of study and ministry. The Lord has blessed me immeasurably with her musical giftedness, gracious service, and dear companionship. She has also given me my greatest source of earthly joy-our son, Johnathan Isaac. He is truly God's gift oflaughter to Janie and me. Finally, I cannot adequately express my gratitude for the Lord's redemption, providence, and enduring love. I would never have considered myself worthy or capable of the service to which I have been called in Christ Jesus. I only pray that He will provide me with many more days to serve His people, seek His face, and sing His praise. Nathan Harold Platt Louisville, Kentucky December 2004 x CHAPTER 1 PROSPECTUS FOR DISSERTATION Introduction Numerous individuals contributed to the vitality and diversity of congregational song among Baptists in the South during the nineteenth century. Hymn collections were compiled by prominent Baptist ministers and church musicians in almost every region of the Southern states and almost every decade of the century. Few of these collections had far-reaching influence on Baptists as a whole, however. Fewer still were the compilers whose ability, influence and interests caused their hymnals to make a lasting impact on the character as well as the quality of Southern Baptist hymnody. Basil Manly Jr. was one such figure. His influence was consistent throughout the latter half of the nineteenth century and his efforts contributed to nearly every aspect of Southern Baptist congregational song. Thesis of the Study Undertaken The intent of this study is to document the contribution of Basil Manly Jr. to Southern Baptist hymnody. His contributions as a pioneer hymnal compiler, an advocate of and agent in the development of congregational singing, and a preservationist of hymnody particularly significant to Southern Baptists will be examined in detaiL Manly Jr.'s most significant contributions to Southern Baptist hymnody came in the form ofthree hymn collections. In 1849, he collaborated with his futher in the 1 2 compilation of The Baptist Psalmody (1850). It was the ftrst hymnal published specifically for the Southern Baptist Convention and remains the most comprehensive collection of hymns ever produced by Southern Baptists.l Manly Jr. wrote eight original hymn texts while he was at work on the ftnal revision of The Baptist Psalmody. Nine of his texts were included in its repertory. Manly Jr.'s second contribution to the congregational song of Southem Baptists was the hymn and tune book, Baptist Chorals (1859). Published and compiled in collaboration with A.