Sankey's Story of the Gospel Hymns and of Sacred Songs and Solos is a book written by Ira D. Sankey. The book is a comprehensive guide to the history and origin of some of the most popular gospel hymns and sacred songs. Sankey was a famous hymn writer and gospel singer who worked closely with Dwight L. Moody, a renowned evangelist. The book is divided into chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of gospel hymns and sacred songs. Sankey provides detailed information about the composers and lyricists of these songs, as well as the circumstances that led to their creation. He also shares personal anecdotes and stories related to the hymns and their impact on the lives of people.The book includes a collection of over 100 hymns and sacred songs, with the lyrics and musical notations. Sankey's Story of the Gospel Hymns and of Sacred Songs and Solos is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and evolution of gospel music. It is a must-read for musicians, musicologists, historians, and anyone who loves gospel music.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.