Until recently, early recordings were regarded as little more than old-fashioned curiosities. Scholars and musicians now are beginning to realise their importance as historical documents which preserve the performances of Elgar, Rachmaninoff, Stravinsky, and other composers, and of the musicians with whom they worked. In a more general way, recordings reveal the detailed performance practice of the early twentieth century and illustrate how styles have changed over the years. Early recordings also shed new light on nineteenth-century performance, but at the same time they highlight the...

In Eternity Realized: A Guide to the Thoughtful, Philip guides the reader to the borders of Immanuel's land. Too often, Christians neglect the practice of being heavenly minded. Philip reminds us of our duty to meditate on heaven and the danger we place our soul in when we disregard this task. Yet, more than just pointing out a mere duty, Philip places key aspects of the Christian life in the light of eternity and gives practical helps in cultivating a delight in heavenly things. Read, ponder, and experience how developing the habit of realizing the eternal world to come will help you keep...

In this reprint, Communion with God: A Guide to the Devotional Spirit, Philip underscores the importance of appreciating and utilizing the believer's gracious access to God; he aims to cultivate a devotional spirit among the people of God so that their joy may be full. He brings tender encouragement to the faint of heart, yet assures the presumptuous that holiness is essential to true fellowship with God. Whether you are seeking to lay hold of God's promises, struggling with assurance, enduring trials, lacking zeal, or simply desiring further encouragement in your prayer life, reading...