Best Loved Hymns and Readings

Favourite hymns and readings for use on special occasions. This is an ideal reference work for choosing a suitable hymn or reading to study or read for inspiration, comfort, guidance and enjoyment. Arranged alphabetically, these 500 verses and hymns have been hand-picked so that selecting a much-loved work can be accessed easily. Each reading or hymn is introduced with a brief history to the piece and its author to provide entertainment and a sense of context. The pieces are also accompanied by a complete set of indexes which detail first lines, themes, Bible references and authors so that the much-loved works are thoroughly cross referenced and can be found with ease.

An indispensable combination of 200 best loved hymns, poems and readings for every occasion, and ideal for personal reflection. Complete with a brief introduction to each piece and its author, this book is a wonderful personal reference and devotional guide. From Away in a Manger to God Save the Queen, and the famous Bible passage on love, 1 Corinthians 13, to Tennyson’s Crossing the Bar, it has passages suitable for every occasion, and has all you need to plan a baptism, a wedding or, should the need arise, a funeral.