An annotated anthology of hymns by Watson, J. R. (John Richard), 1934- instant download

An annotated anthology of hymns by Watson, J. R. (John Richard), 1934- instant download

xvii, 452 pages ; 25 cm, \"An Annotated Anthology of Hymns is a selection of 250 of the best-known hymns in the English language, including texts translated from Greek, Latin, German, and other languages. The selection includes hymns from the earliest years of the Christian church to the present day.\", \"This is not a book for worship: the hymns are printed in a chronological sequence and not by Christian season or subject, as they would be in a church hymn book. It is an anthology for those who would like to understand more about hymns: each one is given a commentary which sets it in context, identifies significant sources, and provides explanatory and critical material. An introductory essay discusses the hymn as a historical and literary form, and the way in which it appeals to so many people.\", \"This is a book which shows how, in the words of the foreword by Timothy Dudley-Smith, 'hymns lift the heart'. It will be treasured by those who already know something about hymns and it will delight all those who enjoy hymns and would like to know more about them.\"--Jacket, Includes indexes, Includes bibliographical references and index, Introduction -- Ancient and Medieval Hymns -- Hail, gladdening Light -- Let all mortal flesh keep silence -- The day of Resurrection -- 0 happy band of pilgrims -- The day is past and over -- Of the Father's love begotten -- We come with songs of blessing -- Hark! a herald voice is calling -- Blessed City, heavenly Salem -- Sing, my tongue, the glorious battle -- The royal banners forward go -- Hail thee, Festival Day -- Now that the daylight fills the sky -- Before the ending of the day -- 0 come, 0 come, Emmanuel -- All glory, laud, and honour -- Come, Holy Ghost, our souls inspire -- Creator Spirit, by whose aid -- Ye choirs of new Jerusalem -- 0 what their joy and their glory must be -- All creatures of our God and King -- Jesus, the very thought of thee -- Jesu, thou joy of loving hearts -- Jerusalem the golden -- Light's…