40 Favourite Hymns of the Christian Faith packer "Theology is for doxology and

"Theology is for doxology and devotion—that is

and understanding of each other's traditions and in this way to become more fluent in each other's milieu and more gracious toward each other

in turn revealing how the redemptive pulse of God expands to all of creation

In this carefully researched retelling of the story of Jesus

Thomas Manton

40 Favourite Hymns of the Christian Faith packer "Theology is for doxology andEvery hymn begins its life as a poemand we can give our favorite hymns fresh life by returning to their poetic roots. This anthology of several centuries worth of great hymns invites us to experience these works as devotional poetryto slow down and savor their well turned phrases and evocative language. English professor Leland Ryken provides some historical background for each hymn, but his focus is on literary analysis. Combined with relevant