The Stories of Hymns

The History Behind 100 of Christianity's Greatest Hymns

Fr George Rutler

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Sophia Institute Press
19 January 2017

Sacred & religious music; History of religion; Religious institutions & organisations

"Hymns are more than beautiful musical compositions; they provide us with a heightened language for praising and speaking to God, all while teaching us theology that reflects both the depth and complexity of Our Lord.

Sacred hymns in our day have given way to ""fifth-rate poetry set to fourth-rate music,"" as C.S. Lewis once remarked. At times, the music used in worship can make us feel as though the culture is usurping the Church rather than being transfigured by it. There is a clear and present need to resurrect those distinctively different songs with a distinctively different vocabulary for people who want to live distinctive lives as followers of Christ.

In these pages, Fr. George William Rutler introduces and reflects upon dozens of the greatest hymns written from the earliest years of the Church through the Twentieth Century. The text and composition of each hymn is included, as well as inspiring accounts of their authors and composers, fascinating stories and historical events connected with them, and notes on the significant contributions each one made to theology and music.

Fr. Rutler has recovered here a rich musical legacy that will help us to give glory to our God who is Lord of all."

By: Fr George Rutler
Imprint: Sophia Institute Press
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 226mm, Width: 150mm, Spine: 25mm
Weight: 499g
ISBN: 9781682780244
ISBN 10: 1682780244
Pages: 288
Publication Date: 19 January 2017
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Fr. George W. Rutler is a parish priest in Manhattan who is known internationally for his programs on EWTN, including Christ in the City and The Parables of Christ. He is the author of thirty-two books, and he holds degrees from Dartmouth, Johns Hopkins, Rome, and Oxford.