Soul-Stirring Songs & Hymns 1972 Hymnal Hardcover Sword of the Lord
$ 5.63
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Soul-Stirring Songs & Hymns 1972 Hymnal Hardcover Sword of the Lord. Looking for aperiod-correct 1970s Sword of the Lord hymnal. Replacing a missing or worn hymnal from your church pews. 📘Format: Hardcover hymnal, burgundy/maroon cloth. size: Standard pew hymnal (about 8.75" x 5.5" – typical for this edition). This listing is for a vintage 1972 edition of Soul-Stirring Songs & Hymns, the classic fundamental Christian hymnal compiled by John R. Rice & Joy Rice Martin and published by Sword of the Lord Publishers. The maroon hardcover cloth binding with gold-printed cross and musical notes is solid and intact, showing typical vintage wear, rubbing, and a few noticeable spots to the front cover, but the book still presents well on a shelf or music stand. Inside, you’ll find hundreds of traditional hymns with full music notation, beginning with “Jesus, I My Cross Have Taken” and organized into sections such as The Cross, Heaven, Salvation, Praise, Joy and Singing, Christmas, Thanksgiving, Patriotic, and Choir & Special numbers. Pages appear clean overall with light age-toning and no obvious writing or highlighting visible in the sampled pages. Binding feels firm and usable for regular worship services, choir rehearsals, or personal devotions. This is a great choice if you are: Replacing a missing or worn hymnal from your church pews Looking for a period-correct 1970s Sword of the Lord hymnal Building a collection of classic independent Baptist/fundamentalist hymnbooks Please review all photos to confirm condition and edition before purchasing. Item specifics (bullet style with emojis) 🎵 Title: Soul-Stirring Songs & Hymns ✍️ Compilers: John R. Rice, D.D.; Joy Rice Martin, M.F.A. 🏛️ Publisher: Sword of the Lord Publishers, Murfreesboro, Tennessee 📅 Publication year: 1972 (copyright page) 📘 Format: Hardcover hymnal, burgundy/maroon cloth 📐 Approx. size: Standard pew hymnal (about 8.75" x 5.5" – typical for this edition) 📄 Page count: 500+ pages of hymns (table of contents to p. 503) 🎶 Contents: Traditional Christian hymns & gospel songs with music notation 🧾 Language: English 🛐 Theme: Fundamental Christian / Baptist hymnal 🌎 Country/Region of manufacture: United States 🧹 Writing/markings: None observed on sampled pages (may have minor marks not noticed) 📚 Binding: Sewn hardcover; spine intact 🏷️ Edition: 1972 Sword of the Lord hymnal (not the newer 1989 revision) Condition Good vintage condition overall. Cover shows rubbing, edge/corner wear, and some noticeable spotting/staining to the front, with some fading to the gilt. Spine ends rubbed but intact. Interior pages appear clean and legible with light age-toning and occasional handling wear; binding feels tight. No loose or missing pages observed. See photos for the best view of condition. Additional details Classic vintage hymnal suitable for church pews, choir libraries, Christian school chapels, or personal worship. This 1972 edition is often preferred by collectors and traditional congregations who want the original song selection used in many independent Baptist churches. Will be carefully packed and shipped via USPS Media Mail unless buyer selects a different option at checkout. Seller’s note: Pre-owned vintage book. Photos are part of the description. Colors/tones may vary slightly by screen. Please review all images and details before purchasing. Keywords (for SEO) Soul Stirring Songs and Hymns, Soul-Stirring Songs & Hymns, John R Rice hymnal, Joy Rice Martin, Sword of the Lord Publishers, 1972 hymnal, vintage Baptist hymnal, fundamental Christian hymnbook, maroon hardcover hymn book, church choir music book, gospel songs hymnal, independent Baptist music, traditional hymns book, Christian sheet music, Murfreesboro Tennessee hymnal.
