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This is an inspiring collection of the stories behind your favorite hymns. The exciting events that motivated these hymns are brought to life in inspiring detail. Some of the well-known hymns included are: "A Mighty Fortress," "Fairest Lord Jesus," "How Great Thou Art," "Jesus Loves Me," "Silent Night," and "Amazing Grace."

Author—Joachim Neander, 1650–1680 English Translation—Catherine Winkworth, 1827–1878 Music—From Stralsund Gesangbuch, 1665 Tune Name—“Lobe Den Herren” Meter—14 14. 4 7 8 Scripture Reference—Psalm 103:1–6; Psalm 150 Let the people praise Thee, O God; let all the people praise Thee. Psalm 67:3 Joachim Neander, called the greatest of all German-Calvinist Reformed hymn writers, was born in Bremen, Germany on May 31, 1650. He wrote approximately sixty hymns and composed