Sacred Songs and Solos: Twelve Hundred Hymns (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

"Sacred Songs and Solos Twelve Hundred Hymns" is a compilation written by American gospel singer and composer, Ira David Sankey. This book includes the lyrics for twelve hundred hymns that can be used both as a musical reference source and as a hymnal book in a church setting. This enchanting book presents Christian hymns at their finest - a range of biblical stories and topics discussed through song. Individuals familiar with Christian hymns may find many of their own personal favorites within the pages of this vast and comprehensive book. The songs presented here echo many of the biblical stories heard in Christmas music and other traditional Christian songs. This book makes a great reference for students of theology, students of music, and individuals interested in gospel music. Not only does this book present music for individuals to sing in church or at home, it also provides a good anthology of Christian gospel from across the years. "Sacred Songs and Solos Twelve Hundred Hymns" provides an unmatched survey of Christian hymns as compiled by Ira David Sankey. This exciting compilation is a great resource for musicians, theologians, ministers, and individuals with a keen interest in gospel singing and hymns. This book presents both a loose history of gospel music and also a range of biblical references in the lyrics within the hymns. For both of these reasons, this book would also be interesting for individuals interested in history, the history of music and gospel, and those with an interest in biblical literature. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be