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Publication
Richmond, VA: Presbyterian Committee of Publication, 1925.
Physical description
146 p.; 19 cm
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CONTENTS:
Chapter I. — THE HISTORY OF OUR HYMNS.
Covering the development of sacred song among the English-speaking people since 1707, and showing that this development has taken place along the lines indicated in the Scriptures : First, "Psalms," then "Hymns," then "Spiritual Songs."
Chapter II. — THE GREAT HYMNS.
Which combine poetry, musical possibilities, Scripturalness, and devotional expression.
Chapter III. — THE GREAT HYMN WRITERS.
Who are such because of the number which they wrote, the surpassing excellence of their productions, and the influence they exerted upon the worship of God in sacred song.
Chapter IV. — THE USE AND VALUE OF OUR HYMNS.
In that they are both the expression of praise to God and of His message to men; and also the means of converting sinners, edifying saints, and preparing them for their home in glory.
Chapter I. — THE HISTORY OF OUR HYMNS.
Covering the development of sacred song among the English-speaking people since 1707, and showing that this development has taken place along the lines indicated in the Scriptures : First, "Psalms," then "Hymns," then "Spiritual Songs."
Chapter II. — THE GREAT HYMNS.
Which combine poetry, musical possibilities, Scripturalness, and devotional expression.
Chapter III. — THE GREAT HYMN WRITERS.
Who are such because of the number which they wrote, the surpassing excellence of their productions, and the influence they exerted upon the worship of God in sacred song.
Chapter IV. — THE USE AND VALUE OF OUR HYMNS.
In that they are both the expression of praise to God and of His message to men; and also the means of converting sinners, edifying saints, and preparing them for their home in glory.