The Complete Book of Hymns

by William J. Petersen, Ardythe Petersen

The Complete Book of Hymns brings to life the stories behind more than 600 hymns and worship songs. With background on the composer, the inspiration behind the lyrics, scriptural references for devotional consideration, and a sampling of the song lyrics, this book brings forth the message of these great songs of the faith like never before!

Genres: Christian

704 pages, Paperback

First published July 10, 2006

Reviews

[Hassan]

I fear no foe, with Thee at hand to bless;
Ills have no weight, and tears no bitterness.
Where is death's sting? Where, grave, thy victory?
I triumph still, if Thou abide with me.

[Andy Hickman]

The Complete Book of Hymns, William Peterson [9781414309330]
Great collection of stories being the famous hymns ****
"Jesus, Name Above All Names" written by Naida Hearn, Palmerston North (p41)
"The Solid Rock". Edward Mote had no church interaction and didn't know that there was a God. He was a cabin maker. (p112)
"Take My Life and Let It Be" (Matthew 22:37, Romans 12;1-2, 1 Corinthians 10:31). (p361)
"Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing" by Robert Robinson (1 Sam 7:10,12. Zechariah 13:1. 1 Peter 2:23-25) (p371)
"Be Thou My Vision". An 8th century Celtic hymn by Columba, poet of Irish Church (Psalm 16:2-11, Philippians 3:12, Colossians 3:1, Hebrews 12:1).

[Knauber Family]

No music

The book is not really useful when wanting to learn or sing hymns where you don't know the music. If this book would also have the music, I would give five stars. But a hymn book without the music can't really be called hymn book.

[Carol & Russell]

It was a good read. could not put it down.

[Jennifer]

This was kind of a lot. I liked the earlier chapter. I'm not certain there was sourcing and it leaned Baptist? I did enjoy some of the stories.

[Carol]

it had some of the old hymns that i knew. but there were some i did not know. loved this book.