Dr. Ruben Gonzalez, pianist, teacher, and Fulbright Scholar introduces a beautiful collection of eight classic hymn arrangements for solo piano. The arrangements are a reminder of the hymns’ poetry—an encouragement for the journey. Some of the arrangements use patterns from classical piano works by Chopin and Beethoven, while the remainder have been shaped by his personal musical experience. The descriptions below give the listener insight into each arrangement. • “Sweet Hour of Prayer” is a reminder of the simplicity of prayer. The arrangement includes an accompaniment pattern found in Chopin's Nocturne in D-flat, Op. 27, No. 2. The ending is a transposed quote from that nocturne. • “Blessed Assurance” is an ongoing conversation represented by the repeating notes at the beginning and leading into the main melody—the story to tell. The arrangement has influences from Chopin's Ballade No. 2, Op. 38 in F. • “More About Jesus” is an exp...