Music For Sacred Songs & Solos: 1200 Hymns ( Ira D. Sankey) by Job Jesudian R.M (Compiled)

Music for Sacred Songs & Solos—1200 Hymns (Revised & Expanded Edition, 2025)

Originally compiled by Ira D. Sankey in the late 19th century and expanded over time to a complete collection of 1200 sacred songs, this beloved hymnal has been deeply influential in Christian worship globally.

The Revised & Expanded Edition (2025) has been carefully edited and enhanced by S. Job Jesudian, Regimental Musician (Ex-Indian Air Force) and music director associated with Shepherd’s Publication in Bengaluru. This edition modernizes typesetting, updates notation, and includes his carefully curated editorial notes and layout improvements. While Jesudian is known locally in Bengaluru music and church circles, detailed bibliographic listings for this edition are not yet widely available online.

Features include:

·       Extensive hymn content with accurate musical notation

·       Elegant, embossed hardcover design in deep burgundy with gold lettering

·       Clear volume labelling (Volume 1: Hymns 1–600; Volume 2: Hymns 601–1200)

·       Recommended for church choirs, Sunday school, devotional use, and music education

Why this edition matters: Sankey’s original edition (first appearing in 1873, expanded to 1200 hymns by circa 1907) has sold over 50 million copies globally and remains a standard in hymnals today. Jesudian’s 2025 version brings that legacy into a modern publication tailored to Indian worship contexts through Shepherd’s Publication, Bengaluru.