Recounts the historical and devotional stories behind the words of many familiar Christian hymns.

At head of title: Focus on the Family.

Hymns about God -- Holy, holy, holy (Reginald Heber, 1783-1826) -- A mighty fortress is our God (Martin Luther, 1483-1546) -- This is my Father's world (Maltbie D. Babcock, 1858-1901) -- Hymns of Christian doctrine -- O for a thousand tongues (Charles Wesley, 1707-1788) -- How firm a foundation (Rippons selection of hymns, 1787) -- Amazing grace (John Newton, 1725-1807) -- Hymns about Christian living -- The Lord's my shepherd, I'll not want (Scottish psalter, 1650) -- Rejoice, ye pure in heart (Edward H. Plumpre, 1821-1891) -- Take my life and let it be (Frances R. Havergal, 1836-1879) -- Hymns of patriotism -- America, the beautiful (Katharine Lee Bates, 1859-1929) -- O God, our help in ages past (Isaac Watts, 1674-1748) -- Eternal Father, strong to save (William Whiting, 1825-1878).