101 Hymn Stories

This collection of uplifting, informative stories behind your favorite hymns will warm your heart and revitalize your worship. Each entry comes with the hymn's full text and musical score. Perfect for devotions, sermon demonstrations, bulletin inserts, and introducing congregational hymns, each hymn story includes information about the author, composer, the tune's name, and scriptural basis.

Some of the well-loved hymns are: A Mighty Fortress, Fairest Lord Jesus, Jesus Loves Me, Silent Night, How Great Thou Art, Amazing Grace, Holy, Holy, Holy, It Is Well with My Soul, Rock of Ages, and The Old Rugged Cross."

©1982 Kenneth W. Osbeck (P)2010 Oasis

History

I really enjoyed hearing about how the various hymns came about. and the accompanying music was well done.

So-So - Listen to the Hymn's you know

Narration was great, but with the exception of the hymns already loved, difficult to get through.