Download or read book The Nation's Favourite Hymns written by Andrew Barr and published by Lion Books. This book was released on 2004 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hymns powerfully express the response of Christians to the love and grace of God. They bring comfort in life’s dark days and express shared joys at times of celebration. This volume includes 40 of history’s most popular hymns, ranging from old and new, from great communal anthems to personal worship songs. Andrew Barr skillfully weaves insights into the origins and authors of each song with contemporary stories of the part they have played in people’s lives.