The Beginnings of Anglican Hymnody: An Irish Perspective

by David Baxter

This book looks at the beginnings of the hymn in the English-speaking world, but within the context of current Irish Anglican usage.Starting at the early days of hymnody, the book takes the reader on a journey through the 'golden' period of hymn-writing, the eighteenth century, through to the 1800s.There are specific chapters on two of the best-known hymn writers, Isaac Watts and Charles Wesley as well as attention given to early Irish hymns.The whole...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1481063960
• ISBN13: 9781481063968
• Release Date: December 2012
• Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"