Well, I dont find the concept of an atheist hymnal at all unlikely or oxymoronic or anything.We can sing in thanks or praise or resignation or whatever(with all the content andemotion of Christian hymns) about things as they are, and how they hang together. We dont have to include a name that personifies whateverforce brought them into being. That's why I suggested "How can I keep from singing" an old song (I think) with all the structure feel and sentiment of a hymn which notably doesnt mention any God at all. Mind you, if I was constructing an atheist hymnal I'd stuff it with good Christian hymns. Why should God have all the best tunes? Not believing a word of it has never stopped me singing Cwm Rhonnda or "The day thou gavest" with great fervour.