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Great hymns have an enduring appeal. They are, of course, timeless expressions of faith, combining high-minded religious poetry with noble melodies. For many of us they spur devotional thoughts and worship, raising our awareness out of prosaic daily life up to spiritual heights. In an era when it seems that diverse individual musical interests leave little common cultural ground, hymns are a shared heritage for millions, even billions, of a huge variety of Christian people. They resonate as familiar landmarks in our lives and memories, with a nostalgic power all their own. People of Faith features a varied selection of favorite Protestant hymns, a classic Bach chorale ("Sheep May Safely Graze"), an African-American spiritual often found in hymnals ("Jacob?s Ladder"), and one new hymn, the title track ("People of Faith"). Brass, choir and organ in combination have long been a highlight of church services. These fresh arrangements both honour that tradition and bring new life to it.