Since the beginning of the Protestant Reformation, hymns have been the tie binding the hearts and spirits of Christians together. With their beautiful melodies and poetically penned words, hymns are the universal language of Christian worship, the bond that draws believers together from all walks of life and across the world. With texts of faith and inspiration, hymns speak to present time with words of assurance of hope, and help direct us toward the future in glory. Next to the Bible, they have endured as the timeless voice of the Christian faith, teaching and inspiring believers throughout generations. In this collection of favorites we offer listeners a compilation of the genres most beloved and inspirational hymns of faith. Arranged by some of todays most distinguished church music icons, the hymns in this collection will thrill and comfort the faithful listener. Drawing upon the words and melodies of some of the worlds greatest hymn writers, including Fanny Crosby, Charles Wesley, and Martin Luther, the arrangers in this collection maintain each works original integrity while beautifully transporting each hymn into the realm of todays modern worship world. From the stirring strains of Amazing Grace to the majestic power of Holy, Holy, Holy, this collection will inspire Christian worshipers.
- Vendor:
- Fischer Presser
- Arranger:
- Elizabeth Campbell, Dana Mengel, Walter Knapp, Stan Pethel, Melodie Tunney, Ruth Elaine Schram, Ken Berg, Patrick M. Liebergen, Hal Hopson, Dennis Allen, Bob Burroughs
- Composer:
- Charles Gabriel, Lowell Mason, Lelia Morris, Fanny Crosby, Conrad Kocher, John Bacchus Dykes, John Darwell, Various, Traditional, Samuel Wesley, Robert Lowry, Dennis Allen, Walter Knapp, Phoebe Knapp, William Doane
- ISBN:
- 9780825860164.0
- UPC:
- 798408060169.0
- Copyright Year:
- 2005
- Table of Contents:
- When I Survey the Wondrous Cross, Holy, Holy, Holy, Wonderful Grace, Savior, More than Life to Me, For the Beauty of the Earth, Assurance, Nearer, Still Nearer, Amazing Grace, Be Thou My Vision, The Church's One Foundation, Come, Thou Fount, Fairest