The Hymns and Hymn Writers of the Church Hymnary

""The Hymns and Hymn Writers of the Church Hymnary"" is a comprehensive guide to the history and development of hymns in the Christian church. Written by John Brownlie, a Scottish Presbyterian minister and hymnologist, the book covers the origins of hymns in ancient times through to the modern era. The book is divided into two parts. The first part explores the history of hymns and their use in Christian worship, including their role in liturgy, their influence on the development of music, and their use in different denominations. Brownlie also provides biographical sketches of some of the most important hymn writers, including Isaac Watts, Charles Wesley, and Fanny Crosby.The second part of the book is a collection of over 400 hymns from the Church Hymnary, a popular hymnal used in many Protestant churches. Each hymn is accompanied by a brief introduction that provides information about its origin, meaning, and significance. Overall, ""The Hymns and Hymn Writers of the Church Hymnary"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Christian hymnody, as well as for those looking for inspiration and guidance in choosing hymns for worship services.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.