101 Hymn Stories - Softcover

Osbeck, Kenneth W.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0825434165 ISBN 13: 9780825434167

Publisher: Kregel Publications, 1982

Synopsis

(Foreword by J. Stratton Shufelt) Excellent for devotional reading, sermon illustrations, and bulletin inserts, as well as for historical or biographical research.

About this title

About the Author:

Kenneth W. Osbeck (MA, University of Michigan) taught for thirty-five years, first at Grand Rapids School of the Bible and Music, and then at Grand Rapids Baptist College and Seminary. He also served as music director for Children's Bible Hour, Radio Bible Class, and several churches. He is the author of several books, including the best-selling Amazing Grace: 366 Inspiring Hymn Stories for Daily Devotions; 101 Hymn Stories; Hallelujah, What a Savior!; 25 Most Treasured Gospel Hymn Stories; and Joy to the World.

Review:

"This is inspiring true stories behind 101 favorite hymns. This collection of uplifting, informative stories behind your favorite hymns will warm your heart and revitalize your worship. Each entry comes with the hymn's full text and musical score. Perfect for devotions, sermon illustrations, bulletin inserts and introducing the tune's name, meter, and scriptural basis. Some of the well-beloved hymns include: A Mighty Fortress, How Great Thou Art, Silent Night, Holly, Holy, Holy, Amazing Grace, and It is Well With My Soul." -- Shirley Updyke "What's New on the Bookshelf" (05/01/2005)

About this edition

• Publisher: Kregel Publications
• Publication date: 1982
• ISBN 10: 0825434165
• ISBN 13: 9780825434167
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 288