The Story of the Hymns - Or Hymns That Have a History; An Account of the Origin of Hymns of Personal Religious Experience #233237

Of these hymns, only the fittest survive, and the most help ful stand the test of time. It usually happens that the most painstaking and elaborate productions Of the Christian' lyrist are the first to perish, while some minor expression of sincere religious feeling is the surest' to live, and take its place among the recognized lyrics Of the church.