Stories Behind the Songs & Hymns About Heaven ~ Book Review

About the book:

Behind every song is a story...

In times of doubt, fear, and loss, we turn to the songs and hymns that remind us that this world is not all there is - that what awaits us as followers of Jesus is a heavenly kingdom. Songs like "Face to Face," "Amazing Grace," "Victory in Jesus," and "I'll Fly Away" were written amid circumstances of great personal pain in the lives of the songwriters. In sharing their stories, we can find even more comfort in our own circumstances. 

Award-winning author Ace Collins offers this collection of thirty inspiring true stories that provide hope for this world and insight into the next, painting a picture of eternal life filled with joy, peace, and happy reunions. Perfect for music lovers, pastors, hospice workers, counselors, and all of us who have lost someone we loved. 

My thoughts: 

I love hymns, and I love reading stories behind them. There were many familiar hymns in this book as well as some not-so-familiar hymns, such as the spiritual negro songs. Countless number of hymns were penned during a difficulty or trial in the author's life, and the God-honoring words they were able to pen during such a time are an inspiration. Every song has a message, and in singing a hymn so often, sometimes we don't stop to think about the words. Reading the lyrics and the story behind them helps us remember why it was written and what the message truly is. Not all of the stories had messages I agreed with, but this was a great read. Also, not all of the hymns have the lyrics included, but the reader can certainly search for the words online.

*I received a free copy of this book from BakerBooks in exchange for a review.*


Colossians 3:16
Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.