Stories Behind the Hymns that Inspire America: Songs that Unite Our NationZondervan, 2003 - 208 ページ From the moment the pilgrims landed on the shores of the New World, to the dark days following September 11, songs of faith have inspired, comforted, and rallied our beloved country. Stories Behind the Hymns That Inspire America describes the people, places, and events that have shaped the heart and soul of America. The stories behind these songs will fascinate you and bring new meaning and richness to special spiritual moments in the history of our nation. Discover how:¤ ÒFaith of Our Fathers,Ó sung at Franklin Delano RooseveltÕs funeral, had its roots not with the pilgrims but with a Catholic fighting for the right to worship freely in Anglican England ¤ World events, from the downing of Flight 007 in Russian airspace to Desert Storm and September 11, propelled Lee GreenwoodÕs ÒGod Bless the U.S.A.Ó ¤ The author of ÒBattle Hymn of the RepublicÓ lived the words ÒHis truth is marching onÓ until the day she died ¤ Combining African rhythms and southern folk melodies, slaves brought Bible truths to life with songs such as ÒRoll, Jordan, RollÓThe songs in this book have energized movements, illuminated dark paths, commemorated historic events, taken the message of freedom and faith across this nation and beyond, healed broken spirits, and righted wrongs. Their stories will make you proud of your heritage as you realize anew that in America, even one voice can make a lasting influence. |
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Title Page Copyright Page Introduction | |
Amazing Grace | |
America the Beautiful | |
An American Trilogy | |
Battle Hymn of the Republic | |
Eternal Father Strong to Save The Navy Hymn | |
Faith of Our Fathers | |
God Bless America | |
Love Thy Kingdom Lord | |
It Is Well with My Soul | |
Jesus Loves | |
Just As I | |
My Country Tis Of Thee America | |
Nearer My God to Thee | |
Onward Christian Soldiers | |
Roll Jordan Roll | |
God Bless the U S | |
God of Our Fathers | |
Hes Got the Whole World in His Hands | |
How Great Thou | |
Stand Up Stand Up for Jesus | |
The StarSpangled Banner | |
The Statue of Liberty | |
Taps | |
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Amazing Grace American Trilogy Baring-Gould Battle Hymn beautiful became began believed Berlin Bible Billy Graham Bless America Bless the U.S.A. Boberg British called Chorus Christ Christian Soldiers church Civil composed death decades died Dixie Dwight Ellicombe England Enloe Eternal Father faith felt fight finally Fort McHenry glory God Bless America gospel hand heart hundred hymnal inspired Irving Berlin Jesus loves Jordan Julia Julia Ward Kate Kate Smith Katherine Bates knew land later Let freedom ring lives Lord marching Mason melody Mickey Newbury millions Nearer Newbury Newbury's Newton night overcome some day patriotic peace played poem prayer preacher probably quickly realized Roll sang scores seemed ship sing singer slave Smith song songwriter soul Spafford spiritual Star-Spangled Banner Statue of Liberty story Strong to Save sung Taps Thee Thou Art Tindley took tune Tyng United verses Ward whole world words written wrote Zondervan