Selections from The Army and Navy Hymnal, Volume 2

These hymns emerged from a remarkable collaboration: military chaplains from both the Army and Navy working together to serve the spiritual needs of American forces. Published to accompany soldiers and sailors through worship in chapels, on ships, and in field services, this collection captures a unique moment when religious devotion and patriotic duty stood side by side. The selections here offered comfort to those far from home, strength before battle, and a way to express faith shaped by the experience of service. Twenty hymns were chosen by the singers themselves, revealing what resonated most deeply with those who sang them in barracks and on deck. This isn't simply historical artifact but a living tradition of worship that helped define American military spirituality for generations. The collection served what its compilers called 'the upbuilding of patriotic citizenship,' a vision of faith inseparable from national purpose. For anyone interested in the intersection of religion, military history, and American culture, these selections offer an authentic window into how service members found meaning, courage, and community through song.