Publisher's Synopsis
The Story Of Our Hymns: Being An Historical Companion To The Fellowship Hymn Book is a book written by Frederick John Gillman. The book is a comprehensive guide to the history of hymns and their significance in the Christian faith. It is a companion to the Fellowship Hymn Book, which is a collection of hymns used in Christian worship.The book provides a detailed account of the origins of hymns, their development over time, and their role in Christian worship. It covers a wide range of hymns from different traditions, including Anglican, Methodist, Baptist, and Presbyterian. The author also explores the theological and spiritual themes that are expressed through hymns, and how they have evolved over time.The book is divided into chapters that cover different periods in the history of hymns. Each chapter provides a brief introduction to the period, followed by a selection of hymns from that era. The author provides background information on each hymn, including its composer, the context in which it was written, and its significance in the history of hymnody.The Story Of Our Hymns: Being An Historical Companion To The Fellowship Hymn Book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of hymns and their role in Christian worship. It is suitable for both scholars and laypeople, and is written in a clear and accessible style. The book is an excellent introduction to the history of hymns, and a useful companion to the Fellowship 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.
