Devotions for Lent: Meditations Based on Best-Loved Hymns

by Robert J. Morgan

The lyrics of our favorite hymns are rich in images that can help us in our daily walk with God--they are miniature Bible studies that lead us effortlessly toward worship, testimony, exhortation, prayer, and praise. They're bursts of devotional richness with rhyme and rhythm. They clear our minds, soothe our nerves, verbalize our worship, summarize our faith, and sing our great Redeemer's praise. Bestselling author Robert J. Morgan has gathered favorite hymns, as well as classic, lesser-known gems to guide your quiet time with God during Lent.

Each devotional begins with Scripture, includes a story about the hymn or its writer and the lyrics to the hymn, and ends with a prayer. An index of hymn titles and first lines is included. What better way to end your devotional reading than with a song in your heart?

Genres: Devotional, Faith, Christian, Inspirational, Christian Non Fiction

87 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2013

Reviews

[Jen · Rating 4 out of 5]

While I didn’t know all of the hymns mentioned, when ones I did know and love popped up, it made it that much more special for me. Great little readings for each day in Lent. Definitely worth the read, at least once. 4, this book had me singing, stars!

[Janelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a book of brief devotionals for the Lenten period. Each day includes a hymn, a brief biography of the hymnist, and a Bible verse. At first I thought that the readings were too brief, but I found myself compulsively turning pages so I could discover and enjoy the following day's hymn. In the end, I read this book over two days, instead of the intended 40, and feel very encouraged and blessed for having done so.

[Debbie Phillips · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love devotionals based on hymns. I am not a catholic but these hymns are ones that I know, so the fact that it is for Lent did not bother me. 40 days of hymns for the Easter (Lent) season. Very good.

[SKP · Rating 5 out of 5]

I followed this devotional through the 40 days of Lent, and I enjoyed it very much. I liked learning the stories behind some of the best known and best loved hymns, and the meditations were very good too. I only wish it had music accompaniment! There were some hymns I was familiar with, but many I wasn’t, so I wish I’d known the music that went with them.

[Barbara Campbell · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lovely Read

Morgan is one of today's foremost experts and lovers of hymns. This devotional provides a lovely walk through many cherished works during The Lenten season.

[Frans Kempe · Rating 3 out of 5]

Hymns and a bit of their story

[Jeanie · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an excellent Lenten devotional for Christians who appreciate some of the classic hymns of the faith. It is not written specifically for any denomination. Each devotion is short and to the point, I would assume to be approximately one page each. The reading for each day tells a little about the hymn writer or composer whose hymn appears for that day.

The words to each hymn (not every verse, but most verses) can be used to meditate on about Jesus and His suffering and death on the cross for my sins. To me, it was wonderful to read or sing silently or quietly. Not all were ones that I am familiar with, but the words to each hymn, whether I knew it or not, had special meaning during this time.

I highly recommend this Devotional for those who love some of the great hymns of the faith that could be associated with Lent and to anyone who has appreciated classic hymn books or devotions by Robert Morgan.

[Lillie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I had intended to read one devotion each day during Lent. However, my Kindle died, and I was unable to read for more than a week. Therefore, I read all the readings for that time period when I got my new Kindle. This was an interesting topic for a devotional. Each short message focused on a well-known Christian hymn. There was a little background on the author or composer and perhaps something about how the particular hymn came to be. Then the words of the hymn followed, with a short Scripture at the end. Although I didn't find these devotionals didn't provoke as much reflection as other Lenten devotionals, it was interesting.

[Tina at Mommynificent · Rating 4 out of 5]

I chose to read this book in addition to the one I expected would be the bulk of my devotions during this 2015 Lenten season, but this is the one that I found really touched my heart over and over. I enjoyed reading the stories of the hymn-writers and then spent time singing and meditating on the words of the hymn for each day. I found myself challenged and blessed over and over. I expect to return to this book for many Lenten seasons in the future, but I will continue to pair it with another study as this one does not include any suggested Scripture reading other than one verse at the end of each day's reflection.

[Stacy · Rating 3 out of 5]

I read another of Robert Morgan's books last year on my Kindle, as a supplemental devotional. I enjoyed reading about the history of hymns and writers of these songs we sing, or used to sing, in church. This one was much the same, just shorter for Lent. I lost track a couple of days and couldn't remember if I had read the previous days entries, so I would double up (they aren't labeled except for Day 1-Day 40). So, I finished up a little early, as Lent is still ongoing :)

[Glenda · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book very much. Although I did not know a lot of the hymns, I enjoyed reading them as poetry and seeing the Bible verse that explains them.

[Lila · Rating 3 out of 5]

For anyone who loves the old hymns, the author has explored their roots.

[Jessie · Rating 2 out of 5]

This was okay but not what I was expecting. It was not a lot of reflection on the hymns and I hardly heard of any of these hymns.

[Lynnette Ault · Rating 5 out of 5]

Enjoyed learning the history behind the hymns that I know and love.

[Debra · Rating 1 out of 5]

I look for spiritual meat in my devotionals - this one did not have any for me. I quit halfway through.

[Pamela · Rating 4 out of 5]

An interesting look at some of the most popular Christian hymns and their origins. Each chapter is a different one to be read each day of Lent.

[Marguerite Harrell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great way to learn more about those hymns and how each one was penned.

[Naomi · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoy reading the old hymns and learning a bit about their history. This was a lovely accompaniment to my first time observing Lent.

[Jeff Elliott]

O don't know what this has to do with Lent. It's really a collection of hymn writers and their stories with one of their hymns as the focus.