Treasury of Best-Loved Hymns

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For beauty and dignity, this splendid volume is unsurpassed among collections of divine song. It contains the favorite hymns of the American people, together with their stories, told by a great religious leader, and beautiful designs by a great artist. The hymns included have been selected from those most universally popular among all Christian denominations.

Few persons indeed know who wrote the words of their favorite hymns, who the music, and under what circumstances. Here, in simple, inspiring prose, the human stories behind each hymn are related by Daniel A. Poling. They will give you a new understanding and appreciation of the songs you love so well. Dr. Poling is well known as president of the International Society of Christian Endeavor, editor-in-chief of the Christian Herald, pastor of the Baptist Temple of Philadelphia, and author of many fine religious books.

The dramatic designs which accompany the hymns are by James H. Daugherty, one of America's most famous artists. Mr. Daugherty's pictures—they might better be called visions—catch in reverent line and magnificent color the spirit of the hymns, and in themselves make a valuable possession.

The music is that of the piano. Where more than one tune is associated with a hymn, the most familiar one has been chosen.

No effort has been spared to make A Treasury of Best-Loved Hymns a book that everyone, young and old—whether he be a church-goer, clergyman, Sunday School student, or lover of beautiful pictures and music—will find a well of enduring inspiration and enjoyment. It is an ideal gift book, one that will meet with a ready welcome everywhere.

—from the dust jacket

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