"Songs of Praise" is the world's favourite religious television programme, watched by up to 8 million viewers worldwide. Its popularity reflects the significance of music in the lives of many people. In this beautifully illustrated book, Andrew Barr presents the nation's favourite carols as voted by viewers of "Songs of Praise." He skilfully weaves insights into their origins and authors with contemporary stories of how they continue to inspire people's lives today. Praise for "The Nation's Favourite Hymns": 'Combining the history of the hymns with personal anecdotes, "The Nation's Favourite Hymns" manages to capture the essence of the...television programme in book form...Beautifully illustrated...a perfect gift book.' - "Church of England Newspaper."