The Hymnal [Hardcover] general assembly presbyterian Church

Description

1933 edition, 1945 19th printing. Former church copy. Hardcover has some wear and fading. No dust jacket. Pages are clean and binding is secure.

This well-worn copy of The Hymnal from the Presbyterian Church’s General Assembly offers a fascinating window into mid-20th century American religious life. Published in 1933 at the height of the Great Depression, this hymnal would have provided spiritual solace and community through its carefully curated selection of sacred songs. As a former church copy, one can imagine the voices raised in unison, singing praises echoed by generations of Presbyterians before them. The 1945 printing represents the hymnal’s enduring relevance, its pages thumbed by the faithful through two world wars and an era of profound social change. Despite its exterior wear, the book’s clean pages and sturdy binding are a testament to its role as the backbone of worship services and a treasured resource passed from hand to hand. For collectors, this edition holds historical significance as an artifact of Presbyterian liturgy and a tangible link to the past. For readers, it offers a glimpse into the hymnody that shaped American religious expression and an opportunity to experience the sacred music that has united communities in faith for decades.