This fascinating book offers a historical account of the lives and works of some of the most famous hymn writers in history. It provides a detailed look at the social and cultural context of these writers, as well as their artistic and literary achievements. The book is an important contribution to the field of hymnology and an invaluable resource for scholars and enthusiasts of religious music. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.