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19 of 20 people found the following review helpful: A wonderful CD---great selection with beautiful singing, April 26, 2000 By  Suzanne Amara "stuzle" (MA) - See all my reviews          When I first developed an interest in CD recordings of hymns, this was the first CD I bought, and I still number it among my favorites. It includes most of my favorite hymns, and they are sung in a very traditional way---with lots of meaning but without lots of overdone singing drawing attention more to the singer than the words or meaning! I don't know much about the Statler Brothers, who wrote the liner notes, but if this is the kind of music they like, I think I would like them!  Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? (Report this)

22 of 28 people found the following review helpful: All Things Wise And Wonderful, June 14, 2001 By  David Bradley "David Bradley" (Sterling, VA USA) - See all my reviews       Despite the attempt at a 'just us folks' attitude--the liner notes are written by third-rate country singers the Statler Brothers, for some reason--this is a very English album. Aside from the fact that the choirs are from Cambridge, Paisley Abbey, St. Marks Church North Audley Street, the Royal School of Church Music and others, the inclusion of "All Things Bright And Beautiful" and "Crown Him With Many Crowns" leave the impression of a fine service in an English country church. I disagree with the assessment that this is somehow a sonically challenged recording. It sounds as if you're in the 12th row of a mid-December service, and that is as it should be.  Comments (3) | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? (Report this)

25 of 26 people found the following review helpful: Outstanding, November 20, 1999 By  Jeff M. Heath - See all my reviews    Hymns played in the traditional way with full choir and organ accompany only. In the style I grew up with.  Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? (Report this)