Famous Hymns And Their Authors (1902)

Famous Hymns And Their Authors is a book written by Francis Arthur Jones and published in 1902. The book is a comprehensive guide to the history and origins of some of the most popular hymns in the English language. It provides detailed information on the authors of these hymns, including their biographical details, their inspiration for writing the hymns, and the circumstances surrounding their creation. The book also includes the full text of each hymn, along with its musical score, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Christian hymnody. The hymns featured in the book range from traditional favorites such as ""Amazing Grace"" and ""Abide With Me"" to lesser-known gems such as ""Lead, Kindly Light"" and ""Jerusalem the Golden."" Overall, Famous Hymns And Their Authors is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history and evolution of Christian music.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.