The Hymn as Literature

Moving beyond the purely musical aspects of hymns, this book celebrates the rich artistic and literary traditions embedded in this beloved form of worship. Drawing on a diverse array of examples from across the centuries, it offers an engaging exploration of the ways in which hymns have shaped our religious and cultural heritage.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.