This sacred collection features nine relatively short hymn settings that may be played separately as preludes, offertories, postludes, or contest pieces. Additionally, since each succeeding arrangement is either in the same key or moves up the circle of fourths, the pianist may play this material as an extended prelude, segueing smoothly from one piece to another, starting anywhere in the book. The entire book takes about 15 minutes to play, so the pianist may proceed as long as necessary without any interrupted moments.