The Book of Praise is a classic collection of hymns from some of the greatest English poets and writers. Compiled by Selborne and edited by Roundell Palmer, the book includes works by Milton, Taylor, Herbert, and others. The hymns cover a wide range of themes and emotions, from joy and thanksgiving to sorrow and repentance. This edition features a new introduction by acclaimed scholar and theologian N.T. Wright. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.