This informative resource provides a brief history of each hymn in the popular hymnal Glory to God. Written by one of the foremost hymn scholars today, the Companion explains when and why each hymn was written and provides biographical information about the hymn writers. Church leaders will benefit from this book when choosing hymn texts for every worship occasion. Several indexes will be included, making this a valuable reference tool for pastors, worship planners, scholars, and students, as well as an interesting and engaging resource for music lovers.

'In the spring of 1839 my position in the Anglican Church was at its height', Newman wrote. The editorship of the British Critic consumed a vast amount of time, but the increased sales encouraged him. The Tracts were selling fast and finding a warmer reception. The Episcopal Charge of 1838 behind him, Newman ignored calls to subscribe to a Martyrs Memorial as a matter of party interest, insisting: 'I have never felt, never acted as having a party'.