Hymnal Companion: Prepared by Churches in the Believers Church Tradition

Written for ministers, lay people, music lovers, and teachers, this comprehensive reference volume offers insight into each of the hymns and worship resources included in Hymnal: A Worship Book. This Companion lists the origin of each hymn as well as fascinating stories of the composers' and authors' personal experiences that gave rise to the tunes or texts. Also included are biographies of each contributor, a bibliography, and two indexes. An intriguing source for study or inspiration.