Hallelujah! The History of Contemporary Worship
in 100 Songs

Author Les Moir
Publisher SPCK £19.99
Format hbk
ISBN 9780281090754

Here we have a fascinating account of how each of 100 most beloved worship songs came to be. The author’s passion is to increase our love of Jesus in our worship. The book is clearly presented and the full lyrics of each song accompany their remarkable stories. There is also a QR code offering instant access to performances on YouTube. Delving into this book will increase your understanding of just why these songs continue to resonate with thousands of worshippers all over the world. Reading about each worship song, its unique history and story, and about the lives of those involved will, I am sure, open up in all of us a deeper joy and faith as we sing and lift up our prayers to Jesus. An inspirational and joyful read that is also useful for sermons.

Reviewed by JANE SLINGER

Worship