Hymns of Faith: Songs of Inspiration

Sandi Patti | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 14, 2004)
• Number of Discs: 2
• Label: Time Life Records
• ASIN: B0002RQ3DE
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #31,676 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Crown Him With Many Crowns/ All Hail The Power

2. His Eye Is On The Sparrow

3. We Shall Behold Him

4. It Is Well With My Soul

5. My Jesus I Love Thee/ When I Survey The Wondrous Cross

6. A Mighty Fortress Is Our God

7. No One Ever Cared For Me Like Jesus

8. God Bless America

9. America The Beautiful

10. The Star Spangled Banner

11. Shout To The Lord

12. Holy Ground

13. Great Is Thy Faithfulness

14. Blessed Assurance

15. The Prayer

16. Amazing Grace

17. How Great Thou Art

18. The Old Rugged Cross

19. Precious Memories/ In The Garden/ Just A Closer Walk

20. Softly And Tenderly/ I Surrender All

See all 21 tracks on this disc

Editorial Reviews

Sandi Patty is the most awarded and beloved female vocalist in all of Contemporary Christian Music, and now Time-Life is proud to release her new recording of her favorite spiritual and inspirational songs supported by a national TV campaign. Sandi Patty is a treasured artist with legions of loyal fans: since the early '80s she's earned 5 Grammy Awards, 39 Dove Awards, 3 Platinum and 5 Gold albums. But Hymns of Faith, Songs of Inspiration may well be her recording legacy—it's a stunning 2-CD, 22-track collection of timeless, traditional hymns, contemporary worship hits, inspirational classics and stirring patriotic anthems, featuring Patty's powerful, signature vocals backed by the City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra.

Customer Reviews

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars More Songs from the Heart, September 14, 2004

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Staysun "staysun" (Downers Grove, IL USA) - See all my reviews
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Sandi Patty is back in this expansive 2004 2-disc set. The vocals are all new and some of the arrangements are new. This is primarily the second Sandi Hymns album following the smash 1985 recording of "Hymns Just for You". The entirely new additions to Sandi's discography include "Shout to the Lord" (a triumphant recording), "His Eye is on the Sparrow", "Holy Ground", "The Prayer", "No One Ever Cared for Me Like Jesus" and a moving rendition of "America the Beautiful" which includes the poignant lyrics about "gleaming alabaster cities". There are stirring new arrangements for "A Mighty Fortress is Our God", an upbeat "Great Is Thy Faithfulness", a Celtic "Amazing Grace", "Blessed Assurance" and a gorgeous choral rendition of "Fairest Lord Jesus". "God Bless America" is the same as the version on the "For God and Country" album expect for the lower note ending. This album version of "We Shall Behold Him" is also a lower note version overall and a very different take on the song than the indispensable David Clydesdale arrangement (See "The Finest Moments" for the likely definitive recorded performance of the song). "How Great Thou Art" is the same familiar arrangement as is "It is Well with My Soul" but the recorded performance of "Soul" is a remarkable vocal on this album that ranks with Sandi's most dramatic efforts. Compare the 1985 performance of "It Is Well with My Soul" (excellent as it was) with this one and there is clearly a new stunning depth of emotion and spiritual power in the always moving lyrics.

All of the selections are songs from the heart for Sandi and her loving approach to each track is clear and effective. While the project may have been better with more upbeat praise songs, at this stage in her career it is fitting that many of the songs in this collection are contemplative. We cannot accuse Sandi of providing us with a scant number of albums throughout her career and this noble effort ranks as one of her essential albums, if not one of her best. Falling Forward Songs for the Journey

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous! Fabulous! Fabulous!, December 9, 2005

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Susan Hardy "Susan Hardy" (Oakton, VA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hymns of Faith: Songs of Inspiration (Audio CD)

This is exactly what the title says, inspirational. It is the most empowering CD you could ever expect to hear. I play it every morning (have played it thousands of times) and am so filled with the Holy Spirit! I can't imagine a day without it.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must have CD, April 11, 2005

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Marty (San Diego, CA) - See all my reviews

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A beautiful piece of work sung by an amazing voice. No one can sing better than Sandi Patty, and no songs can elevate the soul like these classic hymns and inspirational selections. Sandi's voice is God's perfect instrument.
This is my favorite album of Sandy's, surpassing "An American Songbook". I listen to this CD constantly. It gets me to work in the morning with a smile on my face. It helps me survive driving in rush hour traffic on the way home, and it speaks to my heart each and every time I hear it. This is a must have CD for anyone who can hear.