In this volume, Daniel Joseph Donahoe presents English translations of the hymns of several early Christian writers, including St. Ambrose, St. Augustine, and Prudentius. These hymns provide a window into the beliefs, practices, and spiritual experiences of the early Christian church, and showcase the poetic talents of some of its most revered figures. This book will appeal to anyone with an interest in early Christian literature, history, or theology. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.