Victorian Hymns: English Sacred Songs of Fifty Years (1887)

Victorian Hymns: English Sacred Songs Of Fifty Years (1887) is a book that features a collection of hymns and sacred songs from the Victorian era. The book is published by Kegan Paul Trench and Company and includes a preface that provides an overview of the history and evolution of hymns in England over the past fifty years. The hymns in the book are presented in chronological order, starting with the earliest examples from the mid-19th century and progressing through to contemporary compositions from the late 1800s. The book includes a range of styles and themes, from traditional hymns to more modern songs that reflect the changing attitudes and beliefs of the time. The lyrics are accompanied by musical notation, allowing readers to sing along or play the songs on an instrument. Overall, Victorian Hymns provides a fascinating glimpse into the religious and cultural landscape of England during the Victorian era, and is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of hymnody or the development of English sacred music.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.