The Musician's Edition features a large page format with a spiral binding and includes the collection of 174 hymns––contemporary, traditional, and hymns from around the world––found in the pew edition of Christian Science Hymnal: Hymns 430–603.
The Christian Science Hymnal: Hymns 430-603 Musician's Edition is a spiral bound book with a gray cover featuring a design that illustrates the silhouette of the dome and tower of The Original Mother Church and Extension in a coordinating color, and the title in metallic copper. The design echoes and harmonizes with the binding of the pew edition Hymnal. The large page size (8 1/2 x 11") and binding that lays flat on music stands make this an important aid to musicians. Additional features include: performance notes and metronome markings on the hymn pages, organ arrangements for 14 hymns, and a preface with information of special interest to musicians.
• 2008 Hymns not included in the new Hymnal are: 437 (Father, Thou art very near us), 442 (Here O God), and 452 (O Thou, unchanging Truth).