40 Favorite Hymns on the Christian Life: A Closer Look at

40 Favorite Hymns on the Christian Life: A Closer Look at Their Spiritual and Poetic Meaning

We treasure hymns for their messages of comfort or conviction or for their associations with beloved believers and meaningful events. But many hymns are also powerful works of devotional poetryâ€”displaying levels of artistry that we easily miss when we are simply singing through them.

This anthology of great hymns invites us to experience these works as poemsâ€”to slow down and savor their well-turned phrases, their surprising metaphors, and their evocative language. English professor Leland Ryken provides historical background and literary analysis for each hymn, finishing each with a Scripture reading to accompany it. The result is a wonderfully devotional and poetic study of the Christian life, drawing on hymns such as "Holy, Holy, Holy," "Be Thou My Vision," "In Christ Alone," and many more.
Country USA
Brand P & R Publishing
Manufacturer P&R Publishing
Binding Hardcover
ReleaseDate 2019-03-08
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781629956176

40 Favorite Hymns on the Christian Life: A Closer Look at Their Spiritual and Poetic Meaning