songs, dances, and rituals of the American Shakers
Andrews, Edward Deming
1962
An unabridged republication of a 1940 text which provides an account of the music of the Shaker religious community, looking at songs, rituals, and dances.
The words of the well-known hymn reflect God's creation of animals, flowers, mountains, sun, rivers, humans, and the ability to enjoy all that he made.
The children's hymn "Jesus loves me" and the spiritual "He's got the whole world in His hands" are woven together to present a message of hope for children. Includes the words and melody for both songs.
Re-tells Newton's difficult and often harrowing journey of redemption. The book offers perspective on God's sovereignty. Schaub's descriptions of all the characters, whether actual or fictional, and their interaction with each other, come to life in brilliant word pictures.
Delves into the songwriter's inspiration and explains the real-life events, the tribulations and triumphs and the fascinating details that led to these classic songs of praise.