Description
We treasure hymns for their messages of comfort or conviction,for their associations with beloved brothers and sisters or theirconnection to meaningful events. But many hymns are also powerfulworks of devotional poetry-displaying levels of artistry that we easilymiss when simply singing through them.This anthology of great hymns invites us to experience these worksas poems, slowing down to savor their well-turned phrases, theirsurprising metaphors, and their evocative language. English professorLeland Ryken provides historical background and literary analysis, finishing with a Scripture reading to accompany each hymn. Theresult is a wonderfully devotional and poetic study of the Christian life,drawing on hymns such as “Holy, Holy, Holy,” “Be Thou My Vision,” “InChrist Alone,” and many more.
