{"product_id":"great-christian-hymn-writers-9780891079446","title":"Great Christian Hymn Writers","description":"\u003cp\u003eConsider the worshipful lyrics of \"Holy, Holy, Holy\"; the comforting assurance of \"His Eye Is On the Sparrow\"; the trusting submission of \"Have Thine Own Way, Lord\"; the bold declaration made by \"O for a Thousand Tongues.\" They are some of our greatest hymns--and some of the most powerful words in Christendom. Lyrics that help us grasp the reality of faith, set to beautiful music that speaks to our hearts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe stories behind the hymns are powerful as well. In this book the authors have detailed the intriguing and often tragic circumstances from which many of our best-loved hymns came. They are stories about the private struggles and personal triumphs these men and women hymn writers experienced--stories that give their already-meaningful songs added significance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cem\u003eGreat Christian Hymn Writers\u003c\/em\u003e is a wonderful resource for worship services, devotional talks, and home schools, as well as for use in your private devotions. And it's worthwhile reading for anyone who's interested in learning where these hymns came from and how it is that they continue to affect us so much.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJANE STUART SMITH\u003c\/strong\u003e has sung in the major opera houses of Europe and America. She presently lives at L'Abri Fellowship in Switzerland, where she lectures in music. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBETTY CARLSON\u003c\/strong\u003e has studied at the Conservatory of Music in Lausanne, Switzerland, and now writes and works at L'Abri Fellowship. With Jane Stuart Smith, she coauthored Crossway's \u003cem\u003eFavorite Men Hymn Writers\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eFavorite Women Hymn Writers\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEDITH SCHAEFFER \u003c\/strong\u003eis the widow of Francis Schaeffer, and with him co-founder of L'Abri Fellowship. Her many books include \u003cem\u003eA Celebration of Children\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Life of Prayer\u003c\/em\u003e. She passed away in 2013.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Crossway","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50523957166354,"sku":"9780891079446","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_7a113e58-609f-4166-85b5-6d9750e146db.jpg?v=1731171674","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/great-christian-hymn-writers-9780891079446","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}