One of the significant spiritual legacies of the eighteenth century for Evangelicals was the hymn. This collection provides a valuable overview of two of the most prominent Welsh hymn writers. E. Wyn James charts the history of this volume that initially began as a series of conversations between himself and A. M. (Donald) Allchin. Previously Allchin and H. A. Hodges had collaborated on various projects related to the two hymn writers represented by this study. The book is divided into three parts. Part i, the shortest, is a biographical summary of Hodges by his granddaughter, Anna Parsons Howard. Part ii begins with three essays by Hodges on William Williams and the Welsh hymn. Additionally, some of Hodges's translations of the Welsh poetry of Williams and others are included. There is some repetition between these essays since they were written for different audiences; however, that is not a deterrent. The third and by far the largest section (almost three times the size of part ii) is devoted to Ann Griffiths. This part also begins with three essays that provide a helpful background on Griffiths's life and literary analysis of her hymns. Those unfamiliar with the splendid biblical imagery that characterises her poetry may be surprised to see the strong reliance upon the bridal motif of the Song of Songs. Her small corpus of just thirty hymns and eight letters have created an eager reception wherever she has become known. The bulk of this final section contains the original Welsh and Hodges's translation of Griffiths's hymns. One of the benefits of this volume is the extensive notes and commentary to each of Griffiths's hymns as well as the biblical allusions or references for all of her writings. This is a valuable study for those unfamiliar with the broader topic of the power and elegance of the Welsh hymn. While there are other books that introduce Ann Griffiths and her poetry and letters this volume provides the most useful and extensive notes and background on her life and literary genius. It deserves a broad reception among those whose interest lies in hymnody, early Evangelicalism and Christian spirituality.