Thomas Hastings: An Introduction to His Life and Music

by Hermine Weigel Williams

Thomas Hastings (1784-1872) is generally remembered as a compiler and composer of hymn tunes and anthems, but rarely is he spoken of as a prolific writer of hymn texts. Nor do many people refer to Hastings as an author, even though he penned several books and contributed numerous articles for newspapers and journals that were primarily, but not exclusively, related to his lifelong quest to reform the music used for Protestant services of worship...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0595674038
• ISBN13: 9780595674039
• Release Date: August 2005
• Publisher: iUniverse
• Length: 172 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"