Abide with Me: A Photographic Journey Through Great British Hymns [With CD (Audio)]

Show and Tell comes alive in this historical book about twenty-five of Britain's--and indeed, America's--most popular hymns. It's beautifully laid out and illustrated with spectacularly colored photographs on every page. Why, even the Table of Contents contains colored photographs! Descriptions read as if an informed tour guide leads the reader through the towns, fields, and churches, pointing out many details of interest, making this a book chock full of valuable information. A high quality, a cappella CD of twenty-four of the twenty-five hymns is included. I was excited to hear Caedmon's Hymn, the first known English language hymn in its original language as well as in translation. Note: early English requires translation! When I taught high school, students were often amazed to learn this fact. Truly, it is the next best thing to being there. This volume would make an amazing gift for anyone who has an interest in Britain, music, history, photography, or the things of God. What a treasure!

This is a gorgeous coffee-table book with lots of beautiful photographs and wonderful historical background sketches of some of the most beloved hymns of all time. The included CD features the hymns as they would have been sung during the era of the hymn. Very interesting, educational, and inspiring! The only downfall (if you want to call it that) was the listing of the pictures. The pictures do not have captions, however, the pertinent info can be found in the back of the book. This would not only make a great gift - but a great addition to your own library!

"Abide With Me" by John Parker and Paul Seawright is a beautiful volume containing charming stories and photographs of the most breath-taking churches in Great Britain. The accompanying CD has 24 of the loveliest hymns ever written or sung. These songs are superbly arranged and they compliment the written material magnificently. This elegant volume and accompanying music will transport you to another time and place while it elevates you to another level of worship of our Savior!

This book is so beautiful from cover to cover. The photographery is so amazingly beautiful, and the story behind the Hymns is so detailed. This is a very detailed accoount of how each writer brought about the hymns we know and love. I loved learning about every beautiful song that has a place in my childhood. From who wrote it to the circumstances behind its writing...it is all in here. The CD has 24 Hyms on it. Each one is beautifully sang by an amazing choir. The melodic notes melt together so perfectly. It is a ture joy to listen to. After reading the book. I told my husband that I want to visit each place. Every picture is so beautiful that you can't help but want to visit. I think this would make an excellent "tourist trip"! I would be the first one to sign up. It would make a lovely gift, but I won't part with mine!

This is one of the most beautiful books I've seen in years. The photographs of British countrysides and ancient towns are awesome. Makes you want to go there now! The stories behind how men and women of God wrote such timeless hymns are fascinating, some inspiring. It's wonderful to know they were human souls like ourselves, yet used by God to comfort us in times of difficulty, to give praise to our lips, to exalt the name of holy God.