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In the dark days following the tragedies in New York and Washington on September 11, 2001, rather than pushing away from God, the people of this nation were drawn to their maker with a vigor and depth unseen since World War II. While nothing like the events of 9/11 had ever before happened on American shores, the nation's call to faith, driven by music, was a common theme that connected this tragedy to all the other trials that have rocked the United States. In each case, certain songs of faith brought the nation closer to God and each other. Music unites us , transcending denomination, race and age. The songs that lifted American spirits in times of trial became the banners of faith that lasted longer than even the vivid memories of the revolution, the battle of Bull Run, the assassination of Presidents Lincoln and Kennedy, the attack on Pearl Harbor, the tragedy at Kent State or the march on Washington. Much like Turn Your Radio On and The Stories Behind The Best-Loved Songs Of Christmas, this fascinating new book_America's Hymns of Faith_by best-selling author, Ace Collins, tells the real inspiration behind the composing of each song, as well as why it became so important to Americans in trying times. From the great spiritual heights of "God Bless America" to the depths of "It Is Well With My Soul," from the original gospel classic "Amazing Grace," to the Swedish song that carried Americans through the cold war, "How Great Though Art," from the Negro spiritual that rallied union troops during the Civil War, "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot," to the powerful old African-American hymn, "We Shall Overcome," that inspired the civil rights movements, the stories behind these songs not only fascinate the reader, but bring new understanding and meaning to special spiritual moments in U.S. history. America's Hymns of Faith define the people, places and events that shaped the heart and soul of America. These stories give a unique Christian look into a nation where church and state are legally separated but never far apart. It is a book that brings out patriotic emotions at that same time it inspires deeper moments of faith. Unlike any other book that has attempted to explore God and country, America's Hymns of Faith reveal that faith and patriotism have been brothers in arms since the pilgrims landed at Plymouth Rock.
Binding: Cloth Text
Edition: Expanded
Grade Level: Middle School
Author: Collins, Ace
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