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Fascinating descriptions of forty leading composers whose faith, or lack of it, had an influence on Western civilization. Indexed. Great for all students of music.
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A man that has a taste of music, painting, or architecture is like one that has another sense, when compared with such as have no relish of those arts. -- Joseph Addison
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This book is dedicated with deep appreciation to June Samson, who first introduced me to great music
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[Foreword] There are things in the Christian world that cause us to be sad.
[Prelude, 3rd Edition] Some years ago I told my friend Jane Stuart Smith that she should write a book about some of the great composers she has given lectures on at L'Abri Fellowship in Switzerland.
[Introduction] Do you know that Psalm 98 inspired Isaac Watts to write "Joy to the World"?
Imagine two choirs, six soloists, two violins, and an organ combining to present the account of Paul's conversion..
[Postlude] The arts are not extraneous or a luxury in life, but they are a vital and essential part of our existence.
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[Foreward] Jane Stuart Smith has made a very special contribution to L'Abri, and we look for this book to open the doors to new affirmation of life in the area of music for many Christians.
[Prelude, 3rd Edition] We are grateful for the encouragement given by Liggie Smith and our friends in Switzerland who carried on our work while we were away to write the original book, and in particular Rosemary Sperry, who took care of Chalet Chesalet, the chickens, and Owl in our absence.
[Introduction] To the Christian musician in particular, I urge you to live in the midst of the psalms, singing them and writing your own music to the glory of God.
[Postlude] We hope there will be those who are encouraged to struggle and find solutions so that increasingly the great gift of music will be used for the glory of God.
Fascinating descriptions of forty leading composers whose faith, or lack of it, had an influence on Western civilization. Indexed. Great for all students of music.
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