The Stories of Hymns: The History Behind 100 of Christianity's Greatest Hymns

by George William Rutler

Book Overview

Hymns are more than beautiful musical compositions; they provide us with a heightened language for praising and speaking to God, all while teaching us theology that reflects both the depth and complexity of Our Lord.

Sacred hymns in our day have given way to "fifth-rate poetry set to fourth-rate music," as C.S. Lewis once remarked. At times, the music used in worship can make us feel as though the culture is usurping the Church rather than...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1682780244
• ISBN13: 9781682780244
• Release Date: January 2017
• Publisher: Ewtn Publishing Inc.
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 1.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.9" x 8.9"