Publisher's Synopsis
The Hymn as Literature is a book written by Jeremiah Bascom Reeves. In this book, the author examines the hymn as a form of literature, analyzing its structure, language, and themes. The book explores the history of hymns, from their origins in ancient religious texts to their use in modern worship services. It also delves into the cultural and social contexts in which hymns were written and performed, and the ways in which they have been adapted and transformed over time. The Hymn as Literature is a comprehensive study of the hymn as an art form, offering insights into its literary value and its enduring appeal to readers and listeners alike.1924. The hymn as the most ancient type of literature and as a most pervasive and powerful kind of poetry has not had its just dues from the critics. They have not so much frowned upon the hymn as they have given it a sort of deferential toleration, exempting it from its liabilities as well as its rights in the realm of letters. Contents: the hymn; hymns ancient and medieval; native English hymn; English psalmody; Isaac Watts; period of the Wesleys; Bishop Heber and the romantic revival; the 19th century; import of the hymn book.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
