Download or read book The New Century Hymnal Companion written by Kristen L. Forman and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 586 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This long-awaited companion serves as a vital reference on the creation, the language, and the hymns of The New Century Hymnal. It presents hymn profiles by Robert L. Anderson, who offers four different background notes with engaging information on each hymn. This unique format covers the hymn text and circumstances of its creation, biographical data on the hymn writer, origins of the hymn tune, and biography of the composer or arranger. Permission is included for the notes to be read aloud or reproduced for worship, enhancing the congregation's understanding and appreciation of the hymns.