One Hundred and One Hymn Stories

By Carl F. Price

Book Overview

This reference work offers historical backgrounds for 101 well-known hymns, exploring how each came to life through biography, theology, and music. Drawing from centuries of Christian tradition, it examines the personal experiences and cultural moments that inspired hymn writers and composers. Ideal for church musicians, pastors, and worshippers, it illuminates the enduring power of song in shaping spiritual life.

Carl Fowler Price (1881-1947) was a church organist and avid local historian in Connecticut, who wrote several books on popular hymns and their origins. This volume has information on 101 hymns.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1479413925
• ISBN13: 9781479413928
• Release Date: February 2021
• Publisher: Wildside Press
• Length: 116 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.5" x 8.5"