Pam Rhodes is a passionate advocate for our heritage of splendid hymns. Hymns she explains help us respond to God: they are prayers in our pockets. With her warm personal touch she describes how these hymns came to be written and considers the perceptions they contain. This book is a treasury of fascinating detail but it is also a source of devotion: as you consider each hymn and the story behind it you will be drawn into worship. Each reflection concludes with a short prayer.