Translated directly from the original Greek, this book was the first anthology of Eastern hymnology available in English. It quickly became popular after its publication and was used in the English-speaking churches of the Anglican Communion.
- Preface to First Edition
- Preface to Second Edition
- Preface to Third Edition
- Introduction
- S. Anatolius
- S. Andrew of Crete
- S. Germanus
- S. Joh Damascene
- The Stichera of the Last Kiss
- Idiomela for All Saints
- Canon For S. Thomas' Sunday
- S. Cosmas, surnamed The Melodist
- S. Stephen the Sabaite
- S. Tarasius
- S. Theophanes
- S. Theodore of the Studium
- S. Methodius I.
- S. Joseph of the Studium
- S. Theoctistus of the Studium
- Metrophanes of Smyrna
- Euthymius
- Leo VI
- John Mauropus