The rubrics and other directions of the Book of Common Prayer shall be applied in relation to the use of music in the services of the Church, and the Hymnal 1940 (United States of America) shall be the primary musical standard, subject to modifications as may be set forth by The Ordinary. It shall be the duty of every Rector to see that music is used in his congregation as an offering for the glory of God and as a help to the people in their worship. To this end he shall be the final authority, consistent with the Canons of this Church, in the administration of matters pertaining to music, with such assistance as he may see fit to employ from persons skilled in music. It shall be his duty to suppress all unseemly music and all irreverence in the rendition thereof.
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