Hymns & Devotions for Daily Worship

Embark on a journey through the traditional Christian year, entering by way of Advent, visiting major and minor landmarks along the way, culminating in a celebration of Christ the King. On your journey, feast on the riches of hymnody, new and old, locally and globally, following the narrative pathways of the gospel story as outlined in the Revised Common Lectionary. Find nourishment in reflective commentary by living hymn writers, classic hymn writers, and master scholars. Discover more about the hymns and psalm paraphrases by observing their sources, and learn more about the church year through guiding essays. This book includes more than 400 hymns for every day of the year (special days have more than one), including 69 metrical psalms, 7 spirituals, the Ten Commandments, Lord’s Prayer, Songs of Mary, Zechariah, Simeon, Hannah, Moses & Miriam, and others. The book is also international in scope, drawing materials from Japan, South Korea, China, India, Philippines, Indonesia, Spain, Germany, Greece, France, and elsewhere. Read more