Jim, congregations will only need one subscription to the online edition of "Glory to God". Because the edition is online, subscribers will be given a username and password, accessible from any computer with internet. No physical information will be given on CD or stored on an individual computer. Each congregation will be responsible for deciding how many staff (or members) have permission/access to the database; each congregation may share the username with whomever they deem appropriate.

Bob, all copyright information will be printed underneath each hymn or song. If there is no copyright (c) line, users will know that the text, tune, and arrangement are public domain. A page of contact information for copyright holders (like pg. 2 in the current Sampler) will be included in every edition of "Glory to God".

Bill, many Presbyterians wanted a large print edition with both words and music. This publication is an attempt to meet their need. Unfortunately, enlarging both words and music required a larger page size, which then prevented anyone from comfortably holding the resource. The decision was then between a bound volume with words only, or a loose-leaf edition with words and music. Research found that words and music was the overwhelming preference.

David, we apologize for the error on the order form.

Randy, unfortunately copyright law doesn't provide for a "blanket approval" approach. Our office would enjoy that simplicity as much as congregations. If anything is copied, pasted, or handed out separate from an original source, permission must be gained unless it is public domain. The good news is that it only takes a few minutes (literally 2-5) to confirm coverage or request coverage. Most rights' holders are easily found online or through email. Worship planners and administrators must make this part of their monthly and weekly preparation.

It would be best to call Customer Service and discuss the options. 1-800-533-4371.

These are important questions. The Office of Theology & Worship oversaw the liturgical section of the hymnal. Almost all of the liturgy is taken directly from our "Book of Common Worship". You may be interested in this webpage about the liturgy: http://www.presbyterianmission.org/ministries/worship/glory-god-hymnal-liturgy/ . They are very open to dialogue with interested folks!

Each congregation (or individual) would have one account and account administrator with the possibility of multiple users.

That is a good and tricky question, Carl. The easiest answer (though perhaps not the best) is that the denomination does not classify congregations according to average worship attendance, but by membership.

Assuming you have appropriate copyright permission, words & music will be available for downloading, copying and pasting. We are aware of a number of rights holders, however, that will not give the Presbyterian Publishing Corporation permission to publish the words and music electronically; thus, where we do not have rights, a page-holder will show something like, "refer to Pew Edition #xxx".