This compelling new edition from Centerstream provides fascinating information on and arrangements of more than 30 favorite traditional hymns and gospel songs. The songs are arranged chronologically (starting with "Doxology" in 1694 and going through "How Great Thou Art" in 1948) and for each, the book provides a melody line/lyrics/chord song arrangement as well as background notes on the song, its historical setting, the authors and composers who wrote them, and more. The Sacred Music Companion Fact Book is a must-read for anyone interested in sacred music