Sankey's Story Of The Gospel Hymns

Sankey's Story of the Gospel Hymns and of Sacred Songs and Solos is a book written by Ira D. Sankey. The book is a comprehensive account of the history and development of gospel hymns and sacred songs. It provides insights into the lives of the composers and lyricists who created these hymns and songs, as well as the stories behind their creation. The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a particular aspect of gospel hymns and sacred songs. The first chapter provides an overview of the history of hymns and their role in Christian worship. The following chapters delve into the lives and works of notable composers and lyricists such as Fanny Crosby, Charles Wesley, and Isaac Watts. Sankey also includes a chapter on the importance of music in evangelism, highlighting his own experiences as a singer and evangelist. He goes on to discuss the use of music in various Christian denominations and the impact it has had on their worship practices. The book concludes with a section on the popular hymnal, Sacred Songs and Solos, which Sankey himself helped to compile. This section includes a history of the hymnal's creation, as well as a selection of hymns and songs from the hymnal itself. Overall, Sankey's Story of the Gospel Hymns and of Sacred Songs and Solos is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of Christian music and its role in worship and evangelism.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.