English Hymns - Samuel Willoughby Duffield - Bog

English Hymns: Their Authors and History is a comprehensive guide to the origins and development of hymns in the English language. Written by Samuel Willoughby Duffield, this book explores the lives and works of some of the most famous hymn writers in history, including Isaac Watts, Charles Wesley, and John Newton.The book is divided into several sections, each of which focuses on a different aspect of hymnody. The first section provides an overview of the history of hymns in England, tracing their origins from the medieval period to the present day. The second section explores the lives and works of individual hymn writers, discussing their contributions to the English hymn tradition and the historical context in which they wrote.Throughout the book, Duffield provides detailed analysis of the hymns themselves, examining their themes, structure, and use of language. He also includes a number of hymn texts and musical scores, allowing readers to appreciate the beauty and power of these timeless works.Overall, English Hymns: Their Authors and History is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history of Christian worship and the role of hymns in that tradition. Whether you are a scholar, a musician, or simply a lover of hymns, this book is sure to deepen your understanding and appreciation of this rich and vibrant cultural heritage.1886. The author states this work is a somewhat elaborate and accurate treatise on the authors and history of English hymns. Duffield would not have his readers think him capable of imposing on their credulity which every sort of ill-grounded or sentimental tradition concerning the origin or the use of these hymns. And as this is in no sense either a work of fiction or of dead statistics, Duffield confined himself to the truth as he found it, and mainly restrained a desire to indulge in the comparison of texts and the history of alterations.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.