Lyra Fidelium: Twelve Hymns on the Twelve Articles of the Apostles Creed (1866)

Lyra Fidelium is a collection of twelve hymns written by Samuel John Stone in 1866. The hymns are based on the twelve articles of the Apostles' Creed, which is a statement of Christian faith. Each hymn focuses on a specific article of the creed and explores the theological concepts associated with it.The book is divided into twelve chapters, with each chapter containing a hymn and a brief commentary on the article of the creed it represents. The hymns are written in a traditional style and are intended to be sung in church services.The title of the book, Lyra Fidelium, means ""the harp of the faithful"" in Latin. This reflects the author's intention to provide a musical expression of Christian faith that would resonate with believers.Overall, Lyra Fidelium is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Christian hymnody or the Apostles' Creed. The book provides a thoughtful and engaging exploration of the theological concepts that underpin Christian faith, and the hymns are beautiful and uplifting expressions of that faith.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work. Read more