By Robert J. Morgan
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57 of 58 people found the following review helpful:
No Protestant musician should leave home without it!,
"Rock of Ages" lyricist Augustus Toplady died at the young age of 38, but the song, written in 1776, has survived as a testament to him. Father Joseph Mohr wrote "Silent Night" due to the fact that the church organ was broken and something was needed for the Christmas Eve presentation in 1818. Charlotte Elliott wrote "Just as I am" out of despair and hopelessness over her constant ill health. Although she suffered for most of her 87 years, the song served as a beacon to others and probably accounted for her longevity. "In the Garden" was written as the result of slowly developing film. These brief snippets are just some of the facts that populate this fascinating book covering the development of 150 hymns. The book sports ragged edged paper to give it an air of authenticity to the parchment copies of old. Author Morgan has a genuine respect for the hymn and has done his research in compiling this notable work. As a church musician, I am most appreciative.  Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you?
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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
Great Hymns from the Past for Great Worship Today,
The user-friendly format provides the hymn on one side of the page and a one-page historical background summary on the other side. Though some reviewers decry this formatting as not allowing enough room for in-depth background, I find it a helpful way to provide engaging insight while making the book useful also as a hymnal itself. Reviewer: Bob Kellemen, Ph.D., is the author of "Beyond the Suffering: Embracing the Legacy of African American Soul Care and Spiritual Direction", "Soul Physicians," and "Spiritual Friends." Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you?
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
An Absolutely Delightful Book,
Morgan's writing is devotional in nature and his book makes you want to continue reading. Even if you weren't raised with hymns--you'll enjoy this book, if only for the incredible stories and powerful messages. Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you?
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