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Title: One Hundred and One Hymn Stories by Kenneth W. Osbeck ISBN: 0-8254-3416-5 Publisher: Kregel Publications Pub. Date: April, 1982 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $13.99 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.38 (8 reviews)
Rating: 3
Summary: A little disappointing
Comment: The book is worth reading for anyone who enjoys hymns. However, many of the "stories behind the hymns" are nothing more than a brief biographical sketch of the author and composer.
The reason for this is legitimate, of course: no one has a written account of the author's intent when he or she wrote many of these hymns, especially the older ones. There are notable exceptions, of course, such as the story behind "It Is Well With My Soul," one of my favorites.
So my recommendation is thus: take the time to read the book. You'll learn some history, and probably some new hymns as well. But, don't be surprised when all you get at times is a background of the author, not of the hymn itself.
Rating: 5
Summary: Go beyond praise and worship
Comment: When I first became a Christian about 8 years ago, I somehow got the idea that praise and worship music was the truly "spiritual music" - hymns were old-fashioned, and people who enjoyed them did so because they were hide-bound by tradition. If you're thinking this now, please listen to me.
A year or so ago I heard about well-known and respected Christians like John MacArthur and Joni Eareckson Tada talk about how the old hymns were so meaningful to them and really strengthened their faith. That got me thinking: so it's not just stodgy old 80-year olds who love those old hymns. Maybe there's something to them after all.
So I got this book. And I have been so blessed by it. God has shown me that true worship is so much more than just a feeling. He wants all parts of me - my body, my soul, and my spirit - to be involved in worship. So many in churches today are satisfied with getting only their spirits involved; some want their body involved too (lifting hands, etc.); but the truly mature (I am coming to believe) also get their souls (or minds) involved. Your mind doesn't get involved when you just repeat "Isn't He" fifty times; it does when you sing (and really think about) the wonderful words to songs like "O, the Deep, Deep Love of Jesus" or "Blessed Assurance."
Both these songs and many, many more are covered in this book. Get it, sing the songs, think about what Christ has done for you, think about the circumstances of their writing. And take your worship to another level.
Rating: 5
Summary: A must-have for every Christian!
Comment: This wonderful book is a must-have for every Christian! The author took 101 favorite hymns (including A Mighty Fortress Is Our God, Just As I Am, and There Is a Fountain) and for each one reproduced the sheet music (just as you would see in a hymnal), and then gives you a page or two telling you about the author(s) and the hymn itself. This is a great book, one that told me a lot about the old hymns that I sang, but really knew nothing about. The shortness of each section, usually two to four pages, also makes this wonderful bedtime read. I highly recommend this book!
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Title: 101 More Hymn Stories by Kenneth W. Osbeck, Cliff Barrows ISBN: 0825434203 Publisher: Kregel Publications Pub. Date: February, 1985 List Price(USD): $14.99 |
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Title: Amazing Grace: 366 Inspiring Hymn Stories for Daily Devotions by Kenneth W. Osbeck ISBN: 0825434483 Publisher: Kregel Publications Pub. Date: May, 2002 List Price(USD): $16.99 |
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Title: 25 Most Treasured Gospel Hymn Stories by Kenneth W. Osbeck ISBN: 0825434300 Publisher: Kregel Publications Pub. Date: February, 1999 List Price(USD): $8.99 |
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Title: Then Sings My Soul : 150 of the World's Greatest Hymn Stories by Robert J. Morgan ISBN: 0785249397 Publisher: Nelson Reference Pub. Date: 05 February, 2003 List Price(USD): $19.99 |
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Title: Great Christian Hymn Writers by Jane Stuart Smith, Betty Carlson ISBN: 0891079440 Publisher: Crossway Books Pub. Date: July, 1997 List Price(USD): $12.99 |
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