The Hymns And Hymn Writers Of The Church: An Annotated Edition Of The Methodist Hymnal

The Hymns And Hymn Writers Of The Church: An Annotated Edition Of The Methodist Hymnal is a detailed book written by Charles S. Nutter. The book is an exploration of the history and significance of hymns in the Christian church, with a particular focus on the Methodist tradition. The book is divided into two main sections. The first section provides an overview of the history of hymns in the Christian church, tracing their development from the earliest days of Christianity to the present day. This section also examines the role of hymns in worship and explores the different types of hymns that have been written over the centuries.The second section of the book is an annotated edition of the Methodist Hymnal, which includes over 1,000 hymns. Each hymn is accompanied by a detailed commentary that provides information on the hymn's author, its historical context, and its theological significance. The commentary also includes suggestions for how the hymn can be used in worship, as well as information on any variations or alternate versions of the hymn.Overall, The Hymns And Hymn Writers Of The Church: An Annotated Edition Of The Methodist Hymnal is a comprehensive and informative book that will be of interest to anyone who is interested in hymns, worship, or the history of the Christian church.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.