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OverviewA must-have source for any celebration, from weddings and Christmas to christenings and funerals. This inspiring collection includes traditional and modern favourites, such as Jerusalem, Hark! The Herald Angels Sing, All Things Bright and Beautiful, The Holly and the Ivy and Abide with Me. Contains beautiful hymns originally written by Britain's best-loved poets, including John Donne, John Milton, William Blake, William Wordsworth and Rudyard Kipling. This wonderful collection includes 70 of the nation’s most popular hymns, providing essential words and lyrics for any celebration. Whether you wish to find something suitable for a wedding, christening or funeral, or simply something inspiring for a sporting or musical event, there is something for everyone here. The book includes all-time favourites such as The Holly and The Ivy, Hark! The Herald Angels Sing, Jerusalem, Abide with Me, All Things Bright and Beautiful, Onward Christian Soldiers, and numerous other classic gems. Many of the songs were originally written by some of the nation’s literary giants, from John Donne, William Blake and William Wordsworth to Alfred Tennyson, Christina Rossetti and Rudyard Kipling, and this unique guide highlights where the modern hymn derives from the original poetry. Introduced by John Betjeman, himself a poet and one of the most popular poets Laureate to date, this must-have collection is an invaluable source for anybody planning a special day. Full Product DetailsAuthor: John BetjemanPublisher: Batsford Imprint: Batsford Dimensions: Width: 13.60cm , Height: 2.60cm , Length: 19.20cm Weight: 0.510kg ISBN: 9781849940474ISBN 10: 1849940479 Pages: 192 Publication Date: 01 August 2012 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: To order  Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationSir John Betjeman (1906-84) was born in Highgate, the son of a manufacturer of Dutch descent. After university he joined the staff of the Architectural Review, there after working as a journalist and, during the second World war, for various government departments. His first book of poems was Mount Zion (1931), followed by numerous collections, notably A Few Late Chrysanthemums (1954). His poetry enjoyed immense popularity, as did his personality, and his knighthood in 1969 and appointment as Poet Laureate in 1972 were almost universally welcomed. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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