The bestselling hymn historian of Then Sings My Soul presents a 365-day devotional focused on best-loved hymns of the faith.

These two volumes list late-and mid-Victorian poets, with brief biographical information and bibliographical details of published works. The major strength of the works is the 'discovery' of very many minor poets and their work, unrecorded elsewhere.

The lyrics of our favorite hymns are rich in images that can help us in our daily walk with God--they are miniature Bible studies that lead us effortlessly toward worship, testimony, exhortation, prayer, and praise. Bestselling author Robert J. Morgan has gathered 366 hymns, including favorites such as "Amazing Grace" and "Rock of Ages," as well as classic, lesser-known gems. Each devotional begins with Scripture, includes a story about the hymn or its writer, along with the lyrics to the hymn, and ends with a prayer. Includes an index of hymn titles and first lines.

Do you long to draw closer to God in prayer and song? Imagine what a 30-day conversation with devout followers of Jesus might mean for your own journey. Featuring the spiritual writings of Methodist women and hymns written by women of many Christian traditions, this devotional resource will open your life to deeper connection with God. These creative women invite you through prayer and song to consider what it would mean for God to fill your heart with love. Each of the thirty readings includes a scriptural text, a prayer, and a hymn selection from The United Methodist Hymnal, covering a full spectrum of spiritual themes. Recommendations for the use of the book are also included, both for individuals and small groups. Immerse yourself for a month in the wisdom of these women, open your heart to the indwelling of God's grace and love, and see what the Spirit births in your lives.

We believe that there is a great deal of ignorance about the persons who wrote the hymns that we sing from 'Spiritual Songs'. There are a few books in existence that give some information about the better-known authors. The present exercise is to make available to the readers some information about authors in 'Spiritual Songs' who are not so well known. The exercise is begun trusting that the Lord will bless it. Frank Wallace. August 1985. Joseph Addison, 1672-1719. Mrs. Cecil Frances Alexander, 1823-95 James Allan, 1734-1804, and Hon. Walter Shirley, 1725-1786. Norman Anderson, 1908-1988. William Anglin, 1882 - 1965. Bagstaff or Littlewood. John Bakewell, 1721-1819. Mrs Bancroft, 1841 - ? (see C.L. Smith) H.P. Barker, 1869-1952. John Beaumont. Henry Bennett, 1813-1868. Bernard of Clairvaux, 1091-1153 Christian Andreas Bernstein, 1672-1699. Mrs. Frances Bevan, 1827 -1909 Edward Lawrence Bevir, 1847-1922 William John Blew, 1808-1894. P.P. Bliss, 1838-1876 John Ernest Bode, 1816-1874. Horatius Bonar, 1808-1889. Mary Bowly (Mrs. Peters), 1813-1856 Sir John Bowring, 1792-1872. Nicholas Brady. (see Nahum Tate) Francis Crawford Burkitt, 1864-1929. Miss Hannah K. Burlingham, 1842-1901. Richard Burnham, 1749-1810. Lord Adalbert Cecil, 1841-1889. John Cennick, 1718-1755. Henry D'Arcy Champney, 1854 - 1942. Robert Cleaver Chapman, 1803-1902. Edith Gilling Cherry - Died 1897, aged 25. Samuel O'Malley Cluff, 1837-1910. C.A. Coates, 1862 - 1945. Josiah Condor, 1789-1855. Richard de Courcy, 1743-1803. Mrs. Ann Ross Cousin, 1824-1906. William Cowper, 1731-1800. John Nelson Darby, 1800 - 1882 Samuel Davies, 1723-1761. James George Deck, 1802-1884. David Denham, 1791-1848. Sir Edward Denny, 1796-1889 Miss Caroline Dent, 1815 - 1887+ Mrs. Hazel Dixon. Mrs Anna Dober, 1713-1739 Philip Doddridge, 1702-1751 Dr. Emil Donges, 1853-1923 Dr. C.C. Elliott, 1866 - 1942. Miss Charlotte Elliott, 1789-1871. E. P. Ellis, 1879 - 1963 James Harrington Evans, 1785-1849. Jonathan Evans, 1748-1809. John Fawcett, 1740-1817. W.W. Fereday, 1866 - 1959 Inglis Fleming, 1859-1955. Maria De Fleury. Died about 1794. Samuel Trevor Francis, 1835-1927 George West Frazer, 1840-1896. John Gambold, 1711-1771. Samuel Whitelock Gandy. Died 1851. Paul Gerhardt, 1607-1676 Thomas Gibbons, 1720-1785 Mrs. Gilbert (see Ann Taylor) Leslie M. Grant, 1917 - Agnes Mary Harding, 1887-1966. B. G. Hardingham, 1894 - 1973. Susannah Harrison, 1752-1784. Joseph Hart, 1712-1768 Frances Ridley Havergal, 1836-1879. Thomas Haweis, 1732-1820. Robert Hawker, 1753-1827 R.S. Hawker, 1804-1875 Mrs. Gertude Helyar, Date ? W.J. Hocking, 1864-1953 Richard Holden, died 1886. Frank Binford Hole Josiah Hopkins, 1786-1862 James Hutton, 1715-1795 Joseph Irons, 1785-1852. Albert von der Kammer, 1860-1951 Thomas Kelly, 1769-1855 William Kelly, 1821-1906 John Kent, 1766-1843 Mary Ann Lathbury, 1841 - 1913. Walter A. Lickley, 1909- William Freeman Lloyd, 1791-1853 Robert Lowry, 1826-1899 Henry Francis Lyte, 1793-1847 Mrs. Margaret Mackay, 1802-1887 William Paton Mackay, 1839-1885 Henri Abraham Cesar Malan, 1787-1864 John Mason, Died 1694. J. T. Mawson, 1871-1943 Samuel Medley, 1738-1799. Albert Midlane, 1825-1909 Mrs Elizabeth Mills, 1805- 1829. J.S.B. Monsell, 1811-1875 James Montgomery, 1771-1854 John Newton, 1725 - 1807. Philipp Nicolai, 1556-1608 Miss Caroline Maria Noel, 1817-1877 Miss Marianne Nunn, 1778-1847. H.F. Nunnerley, 1873 -1953 Thomas West Porter, 1844 - 1917, Miss C.H. Von Poseck, 1859-1953. Dr. Thomas Edie Purdom, c. 1852-1942 Thomas H. Reynolds, 1830 - 1930 Robert Robinson, 1735-1790. Dr. H.L. Rossier, 1852-1942 Francis Rous, 1579-1659 Edward Rubie (dates?) Dr. John Ryland, D.D. 1753-1825 Robert Sandeman, 1718-1771 Joseph Scriven, 1820-1886. Robert Seagrave, 1693 - (died ?) Mary Shekleton, 1827 -1883. James Grindly Small, 1817-1881 C.L. Smith (Mrs Bancroft) 1841 - ? John Wilson Smith, born 5th. April (18th. May?) 1842, died 22nd. Jan. 1922. Joseph Denham Smith, c.1816-1889. August Gottlieb Spangenberg, 1704-1792 Miss Anne Steele, 1716-1778 Joseph Stennett, 1663-1713 Hugh Stowell, 1799-1865 Joseph Swain, 1761-1796 Nahum Tate, 1652-1715, and Nicholas Brady, 1659-1726. Ann Taylor (Mrs Gilbert), 1782 - 1866 Thomas Rawson Taylor, 1807-1835 Theodulf (Theodolph) of Orleans, France. 750-821. Miss Cenita Thompson, 1822-1909. Augustus Montague Toplady, 1740-1778 Samuel Prideaux Tregelles, 1813-1875 Mrs. J.A. Trench, 1843 - 1925 William Trotter, 1818 - 1865. Miss S.M. Walker, 1848 - 1918 Henry Ware, 1794 - 1843 Miss Anna Laetitia Waring, 1820-1910 S.M. Waring, 1792-1827. Isaac Watts, 1674 - 1748 Miss C.A. Wellesley Charles Wesley, 1707-1788. Frederick Whitfield, 1829-1904. G.V. Wigram, 1805 - 1879. Fanny Theodora Wigram, 1831-1871. William Williams, 1717-1791 W. Yerbury, Died 1863. Count Zinzendorf, 1700-1760.

Following her meditations for year A, which was highly recommended by Anglican World, Nancy Roth gives us another volume of historical vignettes and thoughtful meditations on hymns for each week in Year B. The reader will want to have a copy of Poems of Grace: Texts of The Hymnal 1982 nearby to refer to the hymn text. Besides being a personal resource for spiritual exercises, these meditations provide stimulating material for preparing bulletin notes, newsletter articles, or sermons. (260 pp)

In the third volume of his bestselling series, Pastor Robert Morgan expands his material to include the great history of worship, the first biblical hymns, biographical sketches of the most interesting composers, and almost 60 generations of hymn singing. In 2003, Robert Morgan released what would become a future classic for over a million readers: a unique book entitled Then Sings My Soul. This collection of the world’s greatest hymns and the stories behind them stirred an entire generation to better understand the heritage of our faith through song. Now, in the third volume of this series, Morgan expands his material to include: The fascinating history of worship from ancient times to contemporary praise Almost 60 generations of hymn singing Biographical sketches of the most interesting composers Hymn index for easy reference Then Sings My Soul: Book 3 also includes a collection of the greatest hymns you’ve never heard, with lead-sheets included. All of this is in addition to even more standard hymns and the stories of the composers behind them. Morgan’s conclusion guides the reader into enjoying all of God’s music, blending the old and the new into a symphony of praise that keeps the worship alive for a new generation.