Walther's Hymnal

<p><em style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0)>Walther's Hymnal: Church Hymnbook</em> is the first of its kind: an English translation of the first official hymnal of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod. This was the hymnal that C.F.W. Walther edited and used. The hymnal provided Christians throughout the LCMS a common experience during the synod's early years in America in the same way that <em style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0)>Lutheran Service Book</em> provides a common experience today.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Now presented for the first time in English this is an invaluable resource for history enthusiasts church musicians and anyone who wants insight into how our forefathers sang and prayed. This is a chance to share in that song and prayer of the saints gone before us.</p><p><br></p><p> </p><p>Matthew Carver MFA is a translator of German and classical literature. He resides in Nashville TN with his wife Amanda and their young son where they pursue interests in art orthodox Lutheran theology liturgy and hymnody.</p>