The text of this type of nonmetrical hymn is taken from Biblical text other than the Book Of Psalms
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Antiphona also means the antiphon of a psalm or canticle, which is of the same 
form as in... [DOC] [TLE] Glossary Terms : C - Priesthill (Zion) Methodist Church [PAR] A song or chant, especially a nonmetrical hymn with words taken from a biblical 
text other than from the Book of Psalms.