Theose looking for background material with which to preface the singing of a hymn at a worship service, a hymnsing, or a youth meeting, will find this book to be of immense help. Here are the stories behind fifty well-known hymns. Interestingly written, factually authentic, eacy story throws light on the author and the circumstances, the tragic as well as the happy experiences, which led to the composition of the hymn. These dramatic and touching stories will mkae interesting reading.