ABOUT THE BOOK

The book is a highly encouraging read that is guaranteed to touch your hearts strongly recommended as a short, sweet devotional, small and handy that can be carried where ever you go. This anthology is a thorough introduction to classic literature for those who have not yet experienced these literary master works. For those who have known and loved these works in the past, this is an invitation to reunite with old friends in a fresh new format. From Shakespeare’s finesse to Oscar Wilde’s wit, this unique collection brings together works as diverse and influential as The Pilgrims Progress and Othello. As an anthology that invites readers to immerse themselves in the master pieces of the literary giants. The hymn writer herself shares her thoughts on this timeless hymn. She brings us through each phrase of the songs, and reveals some personal God-fearing thoughts concerning them.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Frances Ridley Havergal (1836-1879), was an English religious poet and hymn writer. She also wrote hymn melodies, religious tracts, and works for children. Havergal was born into an Anglican family at Astley in Worcestershire. Intelligent and educated, her life was characterised by a deep earnest consecration to Jesus. She supported the Church Missionary Society. Her important works are, namely, Ministry of song(1870); Take my life and Let It Be (1874); Under the Surface (1874); The four happy days (1874); Who Is on the Lord’s Side? (1877); Royal Commandments (1878); Loyal Responses (1878); Kept for the Master’s use (1879); Life Chords (1880); Royal Bounty (1877); Morning Bells (1880); Swiss Letters and Alpine poems (1881); The Royal Invitation (1882); My King and his service (1896).