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Summary: No Protestant musician should leave home without it!
Review: Charles Wesley wrote over 6000 hymns. One of his most beloved compositions is "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing." However, the song would've been different if his friend, evangelist George Whitefield, had not altered the first line from Wesley's original: "Hark! How all the welking rings." "Rock of Ages" lyricist Augustus Toplady died at the young age of 38, but the song, written in 1776, has survived as a testament to him. Father Joseph Mohr wrote "Silent Night" due to the fact that the church organ was broken and something was needed for the Christmas Eve presentation in 1818. Charlotte Elliott wrote "Just as I am" out of despair and hopelessness over her constant ill health. Although she suffered for most of her 87 years, the song served as a beacon to others and probably accounted for her longevity. "In the Garden" was written as the result of slowly developing film. These brief snippets are just some of the facts that populate this fascinating book covering the development of 150 hymns.
Each hymn is provided with the background historical information. The book sports ragged edged paper to give it an air of authenticity to the parchment copies of old. Author Morgan has a genuine respect for the hymn and has done his research in compiling this notable work. As a church musician, I am most appreciative.
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Summary: Lifts the heart
Review: I am greatly enjoying this little book. Contains most of the traditional hymns I grew up with in the 1950s and 1960s. The music and lyrics are printed on the left-hand page. The right-hand page contains a short essay giving the Biblical source for the text and some information about the writing of the hymn and its use through the years. I am learning a lot and I find myself singing the hymns out loud morning and evening. A great way to frame the day! Recommended for people who feel the loss of tradition in 21st century worship and for anyone who loves church music.
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Summary: Not enough information
Review: I don't know if this is what I am looking for since the book's index is not available. How can I know those 150 hymns include the ones I am looking for? Make the index available for potencial customers!
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Summary: I'm looking for you
Review: I'm looking for you, Giullermo. Find my letter in Oaxaca...
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Summary: dfern
Review: This is a great book. Written in a devotional style there's just enough information to maybe make you do a little digging yourself. I've had other hymn story books that either had too much or not enough information. This one has just the right amount for me. Another source for hymn information can be found at www.cyberhymnal.org
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Summary: Nicely Put Together
Review: This is a lovely collection of hymns with a small history of the song and songwriter. It also comes with the music notes for playing as well. Great addition to any library!
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