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100 1 _aHart, William J.
_q(William John),
_d1866-1943
245 1 0 _aHymn Stories of the Twentieth Century
246 1 _aHymn Stories of the 20th Century
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2018
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2018-01-31
508 _aProduced by Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Hymn Stories of the Twentieth Century" by William J. Hart is a collection of religious narratives written in the mid-20th century. This work explores the origins and impacts of various hymns, emphasizing their significance in worship and personal faith. The book aims to deepen the reader's appreciation for hymns, illustrating how these songs intertwine with poignant life moments and shared human experiences. The opening of this book introduces the concept of hymn stories, highlighting their role in personal and communal worship. It begins with the celebration of a community Christmas tree lighting in Washington, D.C., where the joy of singing "The Star-Spangled Banner" reflects the nation’s relief and happiness following World War II. The author shares anecdotes from various occasions, such as a chaplain's wife finding solace in a hymn while managing her household during her husband's service, and the power of music to uplift spirits in even the most challenging circumstances. These stories set the tone for a broader exploration of how hymns resonate across different contexts, establishing them as vital expressions of faith and comfort. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aHymns, English -- History and criticism
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56479
999 _c97310
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