This book contains texts for forty-five contemporary hymns on a wide variety of topics–biblical stories, the church, and seasons and special occasions in the church year. Well-known hymn tunes are suggested for each hymn and a brief commentary section provides interesting background. The volume contains a full range of indexes, making it usable in a variety of settings.
Carolyn Winfrey Gillette is co-Pastor, with her husband Bruce, of Limestone Presbyterian Church in Wilmington, Delaware. Her books include Gifts of Love: New Hymns for Today’s Worship and Songs of Grace: New Hymns for God and Neighbor.
