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Stories Behind the Hymns That Inspire America
Author(s): Ace Collins (Author), Clint Hansen (Illustrator)
- Publisher: Zondervan
- Publication Date: May 1, 2003
- Edition: First Edition
- Language: English
- Print length: 208 pages
- ISBN-10: 0310248795
- ISBN-13: 9780310248798
Book Description
Editorial Reviews
From the Back Cover
§ Faith of Our Fathers, sung at Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s 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 Greenwood’s God Bless the U.S.A.
§ The author of Battle Hymn of the Republic lived the words His truth is marching on until the day she died
§ Combining African rhythms and southern folk melodies, slaves brought Bible truths to life with songs such as Roll, Jordan, Roll
The 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.
