Shout with joy to the Lord, all the earth! Worship the Lord with gladness. Come before him, singing with joy. – Psalm 100:1-2 (NLT)

For centuries in the Christian church, hymn singing has been an integral way of expressing our deepest praise to our Creator. Hymns allow us to pour out the grateful feelings of the heart in worship―feelings awakened by the experience of forgiveness and the gracious work of the Holy Spirit.

In The One Year Book of Hymns, join the chorus of believers throughout church history and throughout the earth to worship Christ. With each day, this one year devotional will invigorate and encourage your faith with Scripture verses, classic hymn texts, and the stories of faith behind them, including favorites like:

• “I Need Thee Every Hour”
• “Abide with Me”
• “Take My Life and Let it Be”
• “It is Well with My Soul”
• “O Love that Will Not Let Me Go”
• “The Old Rugged Cross”

This daily devotional is perfect for personal quiet time or family devotions. The enduring legacy of God’s work in the lives of these faithful writers leads us to worship our Savior anew for the glorious mercies within our own.Experience daily the timeless truths contained in the many celebrated songs of the Christian faith. Each day's devotional includes the text of a classic hymn or song, the inside story about the author or origin of the song, and a related Scripture passage. Be refreshed and strengthened each day by the mighty words that have uplifted God's people through the ages.