Hymns: Their Stories and Their Messages: New Edition

This new edition is a compendium of John Zehring's seven books on hymns - their stories and their messages. Each chapter celebrates the lyrics to the hymn, summarizes background about the author or the story of the hymn's writing, and guides the reader to reflect upon the message of the lyrics.The four books compiled within this book are: Be Still My Soul: Soothing Hymn MeditationsMusic of the Spheres: Hymns on Loving and Tending the EarthHymns of PeaceHymns of Christian CommitmentHymns of Christmas: Their Stories and Their Messages Hymns of Gratitude: Their Stories and Their Messages Hymns of the Spirit: Their Stories and Their Messages These hymn stories and messages are well-suited for discovering the background and messages of the hymns, guiding your personal devotions, employing the lyrics as a starting point for your prayers, or for clergy who might use them as a basis for sermon material.