88 Favorite Carols and Hymns For Christmas

A timeless treasury of devotion and melody, 88 Favorite Carols and Hymns for Christmas by William Walker gathers the most beloved songs of faith, joy, and celebration from one of America’s greatest early music compilers. Known for his pioneering work The Southern Harmony, Walker here preserves the spiritual warmth and communal beauty of Christmas music as it was sung in the chapels and homes of the nineteenth century.

This collection includes traditional carols, sacred hymns, and festive chorales, blending both European and American influences into a harmonious expression of seasonal reverence. Each piece reflects the deep moral and emotional tone of the era—music meant not only to be performed, but to uplift, comfort, and unite.

Rich in heritage and simplicity, this volume remains an enduring monument to folk hymnody and sacred song, perfect for singers, musicians, and lovers of traditional Christmas worship.

Complete edition of William Walker’s classic collection of Christmas carols and hymns

Features 19th-century harmonies and traditional sacred music for the season

A cornerstone of early American choral and devotional music

Essential for readers of music history, hymnology, and Christmas tradition