Book of Hymns for Public and Private Devotion

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Longfellow, Samuel, 1819-1892

Contributor:

Johnson, Samuel, 1822-1882

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Book of Hymns for Public and Private Devotion" by Longfellow and Johnson is a collection of hymns written in the mid-19th century. This compilation serves both public and private worship, showcasing a diverse range of hymns that span various themes related to Christian faith, devotion, and spirituality. It includes contributions from various authors and highlights the beauty of worship in lyrical form, intending to facilitate reflection and prayer. The opening of the collection presents a preface suggesting that it contains hymns set to distinct meters, some of which are adapted from existing works. The table of contents outlines various sections that introduce themes like public worship, the nature of God, the role of Jesus Christ, as well as topics such as prayer, devotion, and the spiritual journey. It aims to serve as a resource for both communal gatherings and individual reflection, inviting readers and worshipers into a deeper connection with their faith through music and verse. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Ryan Wheeler, Alicia Williams, Stephen Hutcheson, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net

Notes:

Reading ease score: 85.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Release date is 2010-07-15