The book "Christian hymns of the first three centuries" created by the author Ruth Ellis Messenger reveals to the reader the rich heritage of ancient Christian music. This book collects and analyzes the hymns that were used by the first Christian communities during the formation of the Church. The author examines each hymn as an important cultural object, revealing its significance for the religious life and spiritual development of early Christian communities. This book is not only a source of knowledge about the musical tradition of the first centuries of Christianity, but also an invitation to musical discovery and understanding of ancient prayer texts.