There are few things that create in our hearts such myriad emotions as meditating on Christ's crucifixion. Focusing on His sacrifice moves us to struggle with our humanity and guilt. Yet we cannot help but sing with joy as we remember His resurrection and the life that it brings us.

The heart-stirring lyrics of the hymns that center on these momentous events help us fully experience the meaning of Christ's great work on the cross. The intriguing histories, biblical wisdom, and inspirational messages included with each of the twelve hymns shared here will move your spirit as well.

Coupled with the enclosed music CD featuring performances of these favorite standards, you'll find this book to be a source of hopeful reflection on the glorious mysteries of Christ's death and resurrection.

Listen to 30-second excerpts from the CD

1. Christ the Lord Is Risen Today
2. What Wondrous Love Is This
3. Were You There?
4. He Was Wounded
5. Jesus Paid It All
6. Beneath the Cross of Jesus
7. And Can It Be That I Should Gain (full song)
8. Jesus, Thy Blood and Righteousness
9. Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross
10. There Is a Fountain Filled With Blood
11. Up From the Grave He Arose
12. When I Survey the Wondrous Cross

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Joni has succeeded in selecting and rendering some of Christendoms most relevant hymns to encourage and edify the Church and the Lord jesus Christ. The reader/listener will find him or herself elevated and singing along with these classic hymns (words and music are included in the book). If you have never been moved to tears over a hymn, these renditions may do it!

"What Wondrous Love Is This" captures in a very powerful and moving way what Christ has done for mankind.

Vocals range from solos to choral music accompanied by the humble piano or full orchestra. The tone is not loud or brash. Joni's humble character comes through in the way the book was designed and the way the music is performed.

I highly recommend adding all three books in the series to your library. I give copies away to encourage others spiritually.

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Learn the story behind the songJan 09, 2007
By David S. Johnson "David Molly Johnson"
This book and the other three in the series will give you a new appreciation for hymns that you probably learned a few years ago. Besides background on the hymn, the authors have also supplied a CD with a nice choral arrangement of each song. The art work, print quality, and music is all excellent.