Mr. Pipes and the British Hymn MakersEarly teens who love adventure and the Christian faith will enjoy reading this fictional account of two young Americans, Annie and Drew, who are on vacation in England. These young people wind up learning a great deal about famous British hymn writers as they are befriended by an elderly gentleman called Mr. Pipes. They also learn a lot about the value of traditional worship and praise. Grades 6-9. |
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... they heard from the church spire , partly hidden from view by a large yew tree , the deep , penetrating sound of bells ringing the half - hour . " Let's go check the old church out , " 8 Mr. Pipes and the British Hymn Makers.
... they heard from the church spire , partly hidden from view by a large yew tree , the deep , penetrating sound of bells ringing the half - hour . " Let's go check the old church out , " 8 Mr. Pipes and the British Hymn Makers.
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... trees grew in clusters , casting shadows on some of the faded markers . pars- Passing through the giant gate pillars guarding the church- yard , Annie admired the white clover lining the rough stones of the pathway . The air was alive ...
... trees grew in clusters , casting shadows on some of the faded markers . pars- Passing through the giant gate pillars guarding the church- yard , Annie admired the white clover lining the rough stones of the pathway . The air was alive ...
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... trees stretching their protective branches over the river . " It looks like there's no town , " said Annie , adjusting her knapsack , " just the church , the river , and us . " " And Mr. Pipes ! " said Drew , pointing to the opposite ...
... trees stretching their protective branches over the river . " It looks like there's no town , " said Annie , adjusting her knapsack , " just the church , the river , and us . " " And Mr. Pipes ! " said Drew , pointing to the opposite ...
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Douglas Bond. the cottage . Yew trees formed a green backdrop , and across the bridge a narrow path led off the main road down to Mr. Pipes's cottage . Annie and Drew gathered their bundles and ran down the path to the river . Several ...
Douglas Bond. the cottage . Yew trees formed a green backdrop , and across the bridge a narrow path led off the main road down to Mr. Pipes's cottage . Annie and Drew gathered their bundles and ran down the path to the river . Several ...
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... trees like this , and right on the river . " " Thank you , my dear , " said Mr. Pipes . Then , looking across the river , he continued . " I'm especially fond of my view of the great spire of St. Peter and St. Paul's . It reminds me to ...
... trees like this , and right on the river . " " Thank you , my dear , " said Mr. Pipes . Then , looking across the river , he continued . " I'm especially fond of my view of the great spire of St. Peter and St. Paul's . It reminds me to ...
Contents
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Charles Wesley | 61 |
William Williams | 83 |
John Newton | 101 |
William Cowper | 121 |
Augustus Toplady and Thomas Kelly | 139 |
Scottish Hymn Writers | 157 |
Anglican Hymn Writers | 177 |
Women Hymn Writers | 195 |
John Bunyan | 215 |
Afterword | 237 |
Other British Hymn Writers | 239 |
For Further Reading | 241 |
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Page 50 - He shall have dominion also from sea to sea, And from the river unto the ends of the earth.
Page 231 - Who so beset him round With dismal stories, Do but themselves confound His strength the more is. No lion can him fright ; He'll with a giant fight But he will have a right To be a Pilgrim.
Page 148 - ROCK of Ages, cleft for me, Let me hide myself in Thee ! Let the water and the blood, From Thy riven side which flowed, Be of sin the double cure, Cleanse me from its guilt and power.
Page 180 - They climbed the steep ascent of heaven Through peril, toil, and pain : O God, to us may grace be given To follow in their train.
Page 96 - When I tread the verge of Jordan, Bid my anxious fears subside: Death of death, and hell's destruction, Land me safe on Canaan's side ; Songs of praises I will ever give to thee.
Page 164 - Swift to its close ebbs out life's little day; Earth's joys grow dim, its glories pass away; Change and decay in all around I see; 0 Thou who changest not, abide with me.
Page 208 - Take my hands, and let them move At the impulse of Thy love. Take my feet, and let them be Swift and " beautiful" for Thee. Take my voice, and let me sing Always, only, for my King. Take my lips, and let them be Filled with messages from Thee. Take my silver and my gold, Not a mite would I withhold.
Page 117 - Saviour, if of Zion's city I, through grace, a member am, Let the world deride or pity, I will glory in thy name: Fading is the worldling's pleasure, All his boasted pomp and show; Solid joys and lasting treasure None but Zion's children know.
Page 194 - Mid toil and tribulation, And tumult of her war, She waits the consummation Of peace for evermore; Till with the vision glorious Her longing eyes are blest, And the great Church victorious Shall be the Church at rest.