Excerpt from Hymns and Their Associations The spiritual hymns of the Early Fathers, often expressed in rich and suggestive language, are amongst the most treasured possessions of the Church. Hymns are, as it were, the lamps of the Church, set to illumine its story in every generation. They are the lights that shine out here and there through the 'dark ages, ' and. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from The Congregational Hymn and Tune Book: Containing the Psalms and Hymns of the General Association of Connecticut, Adapted to Suitable Tunes Itispartlyin the hope ofremedyingth'n greatevil, thatthe compiler has followed the enmpleandthecounselofthebestauthorities inchurch musin, and restored to these tunes. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from Hymn-Book of the Evangelical Association A new book compiled by the late Rev. John Flesher, and published in 1854, was doubtless a great improvement on its predecessors, and it has also served the Connexion for upwards of thirty years. While it is admitted that a change of hymn book may be an inconvenience to some, it can hardly be said that we are changing too often. Considering how new hymn writers continue in the order of Providence to be raised up; the constantly increasing number of hymn books; the progress made in hymnology and church music; and, owing to the spread of education, the altered tastes and preferences of vast numbers who worship with us - it can scarcely be expected that any hymn book, however care fully compiled, will, without addition or alterations, meet the wants of our church for more than thirty years. The present Hymnal has been compiled by a committee appointed by the Conference of 1882. The appointment was made in response to a loud call for a Hymn Book more suitable for the public worship of our congregations than the one in use. The committee soon found that the work involved much more labour than was at first anticipated. The richness of our age in good hymns increased rather than diminished the difficulty. There were not only the accumulated treasures of the past, but also the abundant stores of modern hymnologists, from which to make selections. With a much less supply of material the work of the committee would have been considerably easier. In compiling the book the aim has been to retain the older hymns which are endeared by many hallowed associations to the hearts and memories of Christians of every name, and to add the choicest productions of our own times. Although the collections of Watts and Wesley still supply the largest number bf hymns for a good hymnal, especially for Methodist worship, yet in these pages will be found selections from numerous other authors and translators. The names of these, as affixed to the hymns and contained in a separate list, will show that no church has had a monopoly of the gift of sacred song. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from Young Men's Christian Association Hymn and Tune-Book Brethren To have good music in a religious meeting, all should have a book. The hymns should be sung to familiar tunes, and several fresh pieces should be at command. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from The Methodist Hymn-Book and Its Associations Ever voiced Jehovah's prais'e'? Earth is choral with thy songs, From her countless million-tongues; Girdling the great world around, Wheresoever man is found, Hearts are melted, harps are strung, And thy jubilates sung. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from Favorite Hymns in Their Original Form: Selected and Verified Of all my joys: O for a closer walk with God: God moves in a mysterious way: Nearer my God to Thee These may have been changed; but I have not met them other than their writers -1eft them. Of the same general class of hymns are such as I have chosen: those which are known as widely as the English language is spoken. There are certain things which have come to us invested with associations so rich and tender, that we do not ask whether they are ln themselves beautiful: their meaning to us is beauty enough. And these hymns are of them: for while some of them are perhaps lacking in the highest graces of expression, and are possibly a little hard and mechanical, they have been bathed in the great wave of Christian feeling and have come out therefrom sacred. They are, next to the Bible, the most precious possession of the church. I am not sure but they are the most precious possession of our language. It is a question which the Christ ian would not like to see decided against him, which were the harder to lose from our literature, the writings of Shakespeare or those hymns which have fed the hope and inspired the faith of so many generations of saints. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from Hymns and Songs: Selected From Various Authors, for the Primary Associations of the Children of Zion A happy band of children, All joyous, blithe and free; With thankful hearts and praises, O Lord, we come to Thee. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from Christian Hymns, No; 1: For Use in Church Services, Sunday-Schools, Young People's Societies, Etc Help me lead someone to heaven's pure spring, Help me show someone the way. Come to him now, while 'tis yet called to-day, Come, heavy-laden one, come I Come to the sinners' unchangeable Friend, He giveth vict'ry and song. Up to the fountain of mercy so free Help me lead someone to day. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from A Collection of Familiar and Original Hymns With New Meanings Have I my race begun; Thy ways, once known or under And crowned with victory at thy stood, feet, Are merciful and just. I'll lay my honors down. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.