First published 2006
Larry Woiwode presents thirteen centuries of Christian poetry written in English, starting with Caedmon's seventh-century verses and moving through ancient, medieval, Reformation, and modern periods. The collection draws from Anglican, Roman Catholic, Protestant, and Orthodox traditions, spanning both mainline and evangelical voices. These poets used verse as a vehicle for praise, meditation, and spiritual understanding. The anthology includes intimate personal devotions alongside grand hymns and epic works centered on divine themes. Many of these poets faced persecution and died for their beliefs, yet they continued writing verse that glorified God. While sectarian divisions sometimes affected their work, an unbroken line of faithful men and women maintained this poetic tradition across the centuries. Woiwode shows readers the depth and breadth of this literary stream of praise.
Genres: christian, poetry, religion
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, lyrical
Tropes: faith, persecution
Period: 7th-Century, Medieval, Reformation, Modern
852 pages · Paperback · Cumberland House Publishing