The denominational hymnals published during the past generation are now old enough to require major supplementation. Many new hymns, songs, and choruses have appeared. Experience has shown that some older treasures were missed when the current hymnals were compiled. Denominational hymnal supplements have begun to appear.
Nothing here duplicates what is already in that hymnal.
But it is an ecumenical, rather than a denominational book. It can also serve as a supplement to other hymnals now in use. This hymnal supplement is a joint project of The United Methodist Publishing House and The General Board of Discipleship of The United Methodist Church. It has been compiled by a joint committee consisting of Publishing House staff Bill Gnegy and Gary Alan Smith, Board of Discipleship staff Daniel Benedict and Anne Burnette Hook, and general editor Hoyt Hickman. They have been advised by an ecumenical panel of expert consultants, all of whom have worked on recent hymnals.