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The Origin of Hymns: It Is Well with My Soul
Paperback
Christian LivingGeneral MusicGeneral Songbooks
Publisher Price: $19.99
ISBN13: 9781400357949
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Published: Feb 17 2026
Pages: 192
Weight: 0.53
Height: 0.48 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A written and visual complement to the critically acclaimed movie, I Can Only Imagine 2. In The Origin of Hymns, Pastor Robert Morgan explores the history, evolution, and redemptive thread of 50 beloved hymns of the faithful.
Ever wonder how a simple hymn can carry the weight of centuries, heal broken hearts, and inspire unshakable faith? The Origin of Hymns isn't just a book--it's a time machine for your soul, taking you on a journey through the stories behind the songs that have shaped generations. Let's uncover the faith, heartbreak, and triumph that birthed the hymns we know and love.
A written and visual complement to the critically acclaimed movie, I Can Only Imagine 2. In The Origin of Hymns, Pastor Robert Morgan takes you behind the music, revealing the deeply human stories of faith, loss, and triumph that inspired beloved hymns. Morgan explores the history, evolution, and redemptive thread of 50 beloved hymns of the faithful, including the tragic yet uplifting story of how faith inspired Horatio Spafford to write the beloved hymn, It Is Well with My Soul.
Selectively curated from Morgan's bestselling Then Sings My Soul series, these devotional-style stories show the emotion and drama behind the hymns of faith that have changed many lives throughout history--from the people whose faith led them to write these wonderful hymns to the people whose faith was affected by reading, hearing, and singing them.
Readers will find inspiration and help to:
- Deepen Your Faith: Gain a richer understanding of God's redemptive work through the lives of hymn writers.
- Strengthen Worship: Use the full lyrics and music provided to enhance personal or congregational worship.
- Find Hope in Hardship: Be inspired by stories of how faith transformed tragedy into triumph.
An instant classic, The Origin of Hymns is perfect for anyone looking to explore the history of hymns and discover how God can use us to impact the world. Don't just sing the hymns--live them. Dive into the stories that have carried believers through the darkest valleys and highest peaks.
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