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52 Hymn Stories Dramatized

The title of this work by Ken Osbeck is pretty self-explanatory. He tells the stories of dozens of hymns, A Mighty Fortress Is Our God, How Great Thou Art, O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing, Because He Lives, Wonderful Grace of Jesus, and many more.

These are presented as dramatic readings, requiring anywhere from two to half a dozen readers. They can simply be read, or you could consider having individuals memorize the material and present the short vignettes in costume. There is great flexibility in the presentation. Recommended.

Check out 52 Hymn Stories Dramatized.

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