The Complete Book of Hymns brings to life the stories behind more than 600 hymns and worship songs. With background on the composer, the inspiration behind the lyrics, scriptural references for devotional consideration, and a sampling of the song lyrics, this book brings forth the message of these great songs of the faith like never before!
The Complete Book of Hymns: Inspiring Stories about 600 Hymns and Praise Songs
Here are the full original texts of 150 of the best loved hymns in the English language.
1 Bridges , Matthew ( 1800–1894 ) ... May 16 Bridges , Robert Seymour ( 1844–1930 ) ... Mar. 1 , July 16 , 31 , Oct. 23 Brooks ... 22 , Oct. 15 Chorley , Henry Fothergill ( 1808–1872 ) ... July 6 Clark , William H. ( 19th century ) .
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations.
Over one million copies sold! Have you ever wanted to learn more about hymns, but weren't sure where to start? Bestselling author Robert J. Morgan shares the incredible stories behind...
mong the musicians commemorated in Westminster Abbey, George Frederic Handel shares a space near William Croft (1678–1727), and, as Handel adorned the vaults of the world with his “Hallelujah Chorus,” Croft's memorial inscription does ...
The Gospel Hymn Book has been revised to bring it up to date. It combines a mixture of old and new hymns suitable for general and evangelistic use.
-- Since Jesus came into my heart -- Softly and tenderly -- Somebody's knockin' at your door -- Spirit of God, descend upon my heart -- Stand up, stand up for Jesus -- Standing on the promises -- Sweet by and by -- Sweet hour of prayer -- ...
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
Reprinted by permission of Concordia Publishing House , St. Louis , Missouri . Harmonization used by permission of Schott & Co. Ltd. , London . 63 Words from The Oxford Book of Carols by permission of Oxford University Press .