02344cam a22003373u 4500 53833 UtSlPG 20260610134236.0 m cr n 260607r2016||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 59003844 UtSlPG en iso639-1 BV Foote, Henry Wilder, 1875-1964 American Unitarian Hymn Writers and Hymns Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2016 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2016-12-30 Produced by Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "American Unitarian Hymn Writers and Hymns" by Henry Wilder Foote is a historical account written in the mid-20th century. This work outlines the development of hymnody within the American Unitarian movement, detailing the contributions made by various hymn writers over a span of approximately 150 years. The book provides insight into the significance of these hymns in reflecting the liberal religious thought of their time. The opening of the text begins with an exploration of American Unitarian hymnody, citing the notable contributions of early hymnists and the evolution of hymn collections used in Unitarian churches. It highlights the transition from traditional metrical psalms to new lyrical expressions reflective of a more contemporary and intellectual religious identity. Specific figures like John Quincy Adams and John Pierpont are acknowledged for their poetic contributions, while the text emphasizes the broader cultural and literary movements, such as Transcendentalism, that influenced the creation and acceptance of Unitarian hymns. This section sets the stage for a more detailed exploration of individual hymn writers and their works throughout the rest of the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Unitarian Universalist churches -- Hymns -- History and criticism Hymns, English -- History and criticism Hymn writers https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53833 94667 94667