How Firm a FoundationFrom one of the world's leading authors on apologetics, this tribute to Christianity's great old hymns will release a refreshing shower of memories. Each of the 28 hymns selected for this volume detail the rich history and background of the music, and the composer. The author is particularly effective in weaving scriptural threads into his study of each song, showing how the writers of our classic hymns loved the Bible and its meaning for our lives. Suitable as a gift for music lovers, or a teaching tool for church study groups, HOW FIRM A FOUNDATION IN SCRIPTURE AND SONG is a magnificent look at a rich past that looks forward to a glorious future. |
Contents
Foreword | |
Introduction | |
Hymn 1How Firm a Foundation | |
Hark The Herald Angels Sing | |
Hallelujah What a Savior | |
Hymn 4It Is Well with MySoul Hymn 5 Faith Is theVictory Hymn 6 And Can ItBe Hymn 7 I Am His and He Is Mine Hymn 8 Immortal Invisible G... | |
Hymn 9 Stand Up Stand Up for Jesus | |
Hymn 10 My Faith Has Found a Resting Place | |
The Old Rugged Cross | |
Hymn 12 Arise My Soul Arise Hymn 13 A Mighty FortressIs OurGod Hymn 14 Thou DidstLeave ThyThrone Hymn 15 According to Thy Gracious... | |