Publisher's Synopsis
The Seven Great Hymns of the Mediaeval Church is a collection of hymns that were widely popular in the Middle Ages. The author of the book is anonymous, but it is believed that the hymns were written by various composers and poets from the 8th to the 13th century. The hymns are considered to be some of the most beautiful and moving pieces of sacred music ever written. They are still performed today in churches and concert halls around the world. The book includes the lyrics to each hymn, along with a brief history of its origin and significance in the Christian faith. The hymns are written in Latin, but the book provides English translations for each one. The Seven Great Hymns of the Mediaeval Church is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Christian music and the role it has played in shaping religious traditions throughout the ages.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.
