"I recognize the great value of the Proposed Book.

I appreciate its lasting contribution to the worship of the Church.

I have diligently studied and used it since 1976, when I voted for it on first reading.

Now, however, having gone through this process, my personal preference is the 1928 Book--largely for the reason that 'a thing of beauty is a joy forever.'

Therefore, I will vote against the adoption of the Proposed Book."