The hymns of Easter help us reflect on Christ's momentous work on the cross. The moving stories behind each hymn can also have the same effect. In Book 3 of the popular Great Hymns of Our Faith series, these beloved authors present the inspiring histories and biblical framework of 12 seasonal favorites such as "Jesus Paid It All," "And Can It Be," "When I Survey the Wondrous Cross" and "Up from the Grave He Arose," as well as meditations on how the lyrical truths can be applied in our lives all year long. Includes a free musical CD of the hymns ($15 value).
I am listening to my copy of the CD as I order three more copies of this fabulous book and CD to give away. What a deal! Easter is only a week away and the hymns in it are most appropriate to express our joy at Christ's redeeming work on the Cross and His glorious resurrection. Today's modern "worship" music can NEVER compare to rich and beautiful hymns of better days.
Learn the story behind the song
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
This book and the other three in the series will give you a new appreciation for hymns that you probably learned a few years ago. Besides background on the hymn, the authors have also supplied a CD with a nice choral arrangement of each song. The art work, print quality, and music is all excellent.
Powerful, Emotional, and Uplifting
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 22 years ago
I heard about this series of three books with their accompanying CDs from from a radio interview with Joni. She was expressing concern over how Christian music is losing its depth of meaning and its doctrinal reinforcement.Joni has succeeded in selecting and rendering some of Christendoms most relevant hymns to encourage and edify the Church and the Lord jesus Christ. The reader/listener will find him or herself elevated and singing along with these classic hymns (words and music are included in the book). If you have never been moved to tears over a hymn, these renditions may do it!"What Wondrous Love Is This" captures in a very powerful and moving way what Christ has done for mankind.Vocals range from solos to choral music accompanied by the humble piano or full orchestra. The tone is not loud or brash. Joni's humble character comes through in the way the book was designed and the way the music is performed.I highly recommend adding all three books in the series to your library. I give copies away to encourage others spiritually.
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