How Sweet the Sound

by George Beverly Shea, Betty Free Swanberg, Jeffery McKenzie

George Beverly Shea shares his love of music and the Lord in this collection of stories, memories, and reflections on favorite hymns and gospel songs. Each story includes lyrics of a beloved song, historical notes and memories from Shea's life of singing, as well as devotional reflections. Shea tells stories about composers and people whose lives have been affected by various songs.

304 pages, Hardcover

First published March 1, 2004

About the author

George Beverly Shea was a Canadian-born American gospel singer and hymn composer. Shea was often described as "America's beloved gospel singer" and was considered "the first international singing 'star' of the gospel world," as a consequence of his solos at Billy Graham Crusades and his exposure on radio, records and television. Because of the attendance at Graham's Crusades, Shea has sung live before more people than anyone else in history.

Reviews

[Tim Wester · Rating 3 out of 5]

Fun to read stories behind different songs

[Bethany Joy Warner · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful and inspiring! This book blessed my soul over and over. Highly recommended.

[Finley Neal · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is broken down to small chapters that list the words to a favorite song of Shea'a with a story from Shea's life as well as a short devotion. I really enjoyed the tails from Shea's life growing up & ministering with the Rev. Billy Graham. It even includes a CD in the back flap with 5 of Shea's songs. A great read. The stories of God's faithfulness are uplifting & encouraging.(I tagged this under the only listing I found for this book, but I actually have the paperback version.)

[Craig Fiebiger · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is set up as a daily devotional of music. I have used it over and over again. Great book.