Several years ago (and I think this was probably before Kathy started her own excellent project on the Introit antiphons), I put together a little collection of seasonal metrical hymns based on the antiphon & psalm texts prescribed in the Graduale Simplex for the Entrance and Offertory (and some of the Communios). I also supplemented these texts with some additional bits and pieces - the occasional hymn based on the Proper from the Graduale Romanum or sometimes the Roman Missal antiphon text. (A bit of a mix, I know, but I was experimenting.)
I came across them the other day. They are not doing a great deal of good just sitting in my hard drive so I thought it worth sharing in case they are of use to anybody.
I got as far as Advent and most of the Christmas season. The hymns usually run to 3 or 4 verses, and are generally penned by yours truly, but where I have used material by others (usually from the Scottish Psalter) I have referenced it.
My favourites are probably 6 (or 7 to "Love Unknown") and 12.
Thoughts welcome.
I came across them the other day. They are not doing a great deal of good just sitting in my hard drive so I thought it worth sharing in case they are of use to anybody.
I got as far as Advent and most of the Christmas season. The hymns usually run to 3 or 4 verses, and are generally penned by yours truly, but where I have used material by others (usually from the Scottish Psalter) I have referenced it.
My favourites are probably 6 (or 7 to "Love Unknown") and 12.
Thoughts welcome.