Excerpt from The Lesser Hymnal: A Collection of Hymns for the Sunday School and Social Worship, Selected Chiefly From the Standard Hymn-Book of the Methodist Episcopal Church
In order to meet the needs of the many stages of literary and musical culture, hymns and tunes of the highest artistic merit stand side by side with songs whose practical value and Spiritual purpose must atone for lack of literary and musical grace.
Doubtless many favorites will be missed from these pages, but the body of popular sacred songs 18 so large and rich that it was impossible to include everything desirable in so small a volume.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a collection of carefully curated hymns and songs, suitable for a wide range of Christian church services, from traditional to contemporary. The author has a distinguished history within the United Brethren denomination and draws on his extensive experience to select and edit pieces that truly capture the spirit of the church. The hymns and songs in this book are incredibly varied, ensuring that they will resonate with people from all walks of life. There are general songs of praise, as well as pieces that focus on themes like the incarnation, suffering, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. There are songs that reflect on specific aspects of the Christian life, such as conversion, repentance, and prayer. And of course, there are plenty of hymns that celebrate the joy and hope that come from following Christ. This book is more than just a collection of songs. The author provides historical and literary context for each piece, which will help readers to appreciate the hymns and songs on a deeper level. The book also includes helpful notes on the use of each piece in different types of worship services. This book is an essential resource for anyone who is involved in leading worship in a Christian church. The careful selection of hymns and songs, combined with the author's insightful commentary, makes this book an invaluable tool for creating meaningful and inspiring worship experiences. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780243403035_0
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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9780243403035