Tracing the course of various hymns and hymn tunes through Christian history, this book is intended for use by students of English hymnody, ministers of music and Christians interested in the songs they sing.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations.

Consists primarily of Breed's inaugural address given May 1, 1900; includes address by D.S. Kennedy.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.