This devotional and reference book explores the meaning and message of fifty-three well loved hymns--the words, the beauty of the music, and their continuing relevance and inspiration for people today. Every week of the church year, read about the words, tune, authors/composers and history of the hymn, as well as the full text of the hymn and a closing prayer. Includes a CD with twenty-one hymns from the book, including O Sacred Head Sore Wounded, I Bind Unto Myself (St. Patrick's Breastplate), and Mine Eyes Have Seen The Glory (Battle Hymn).