Benjamin Keach (1640-1704) was a seventeenth-century preacher and hymn writer. He is considered responsible for the introduction and continued use of hymns, as distinct from psalms and paraphrases, in the English Nonconformist churches in the late seventeenth century, and is remembered as the provider of a well-rounded body of hymns for congregational worship. This thesis reviews the historical climate of seventeenth-century England, and discusses Keach's life in terms of that background. Keach's influence on congregational hymn singing, hymn writers, preaching, and education is also examined. Keach's writings and contributions to hymn singing are little known today. This thesis points out the significance of these writings and hymns to seventeenth-century religious life.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:unt.edu/info:ark/67531/metadc503842 |
| Date | 08 1900 |
| Creators | Carnes, James Patrick |
| Contributors | Adkins, Cecil, Owsley, Richard M. |
| Publisher | North Texas State University |
| Source Sets | University of North Texas |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis or Dissertation |
| Format | v, 142 leaves : port., Text |
| Coverage | England, 1600-1699 |
| Rights | Public, Carnes, James Patrick, Copyright, Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights reserved. |
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