special occasions. The hymns which have been written for this collection are designated as original. Alterations in language have been very sparingly allowed, especially in well known, standard hymns; and the abridgment of such hymns has been avoided with similar caution. It is proper to add that this compilation has not been prepared without much labor and much solicitude. It is now submitted to the only human test which can be decisive in such a case-the general judgment of the Christian public. NOTE BY THE PUBLISHERS. The "Parish Hymns," prepared and published in connection with this work, is a distinct collection of hymns, designed more especially for evening meetings, and other occasions of social worship. It contains 72 hymns which are not found in this volume, being peculiarly suited to a collection of that kind; and this volume contains 144 hymns which were not supposed to be needed in that. A number of hymns appear in this collection with less abridgment than in the "Parish Hymns." FIRST LINES OF THE PSALMS AND And shall I still the Spirit 395 Another six days' work. 564 572 625 433 Page 56 435 Astonish'd and distress'd, 430 Awake, my soul, stretch 521 |