The Story of the Hymns and Tunes (Classic Reprint)

This historical overview of hymnody explores the fascinating evolution of Christian worship music from ancient plainchant to the hymns and tunes popular today. It reveals the stories behind beloved hymns, including the influence of notable authors and composers, like Ambrose, Luther, Watts, and Handel. The book delves into the themes and ideas expressed in these hymns, examining their spiritual significance and emotional impact on congregations throughout history. From the Hebrew psalms to 19th-century camp meeting songs, this book provides a comprehensive narrative of hymnody, showcasing its vibrant tapestry of musical genres, lyrical styles, and cultural contexts. Its insights illuminate the enduring role of hymns as expressions of faith, hope, and praise, connecting readers with centuries of Christian tradition and worship.Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value.The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.