Hymns Modern & Ancient is a 2011 publication that contains 133 various hymns meant for congregational singing.  This hymnal is a resource for those who want a supplement to an existing hymnal.  Much of the work for this book was done by Fred Coleman, a Baptist pastor, and his wife Ruth.  The songs in this hymnal are meant to be singable and biblical.  There is a regular hardcover version and a spiral bound version for pianists.

Many of the hymns in this book are familiar, including “Alas and Did My Savior Bleed,” “Beneath the Cross,” “Jerusalem the Golden,” “Just As I Am,” and so forth.  Some of the older hymns have newer tunes, which some people may not appreciate.  There are also quite a few new hymns, including the popular, “In Christ Alone” and “How Deep the Father’s Love for Us.”  A quick look at the index shows that the…