Hymns for Christian Devotion. E. H. Chapin
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PREFACE.
In presenting this work to the public, the compilers would say, that they do not intend it as a rival of any other Hymn Book already in existence; but, if advancement in the light of other good works be allowable, as an improvement on them all. Although evidently designed in one sense for a denomination, they have also intended that it shall answer in some measure the demands of a liberal and progressive Christianity--a Christianity, under whatever name or pretension found, that would diffuse Christ's spirit and do his works of truth and love among men.
We have sought to give variety in these Hymns; to have the number ample enough; and while cautious in reference to their literary character, to select those of a devotional tendency, rather than those chiefly commendable for their poetical excellence. We have intended also to pay due respect to the old Hymns so justly familiar with those of every age among our worshippers, while we have not been unmindful of the new claimants of public favor.
It will be perceived that there is a greater variety of Hymns on several topics than in most other Hymn Books now in use among us; especially in reference to the philanthropic nature of our religion, and the peculiar indications of this nature in the present age. In the department of the book entitled "Triumph of Christianity," faithfulness in representing this great truth is designed. In all instances where the authorship of a hymn could be ascertained, it has been given. Of a few hymns, however, taken from a copy of the new Cambridge Unitarian Hymn Book, kindly handed us in sheets, it was not known whether they were original or not. They appear in this book, therefore, in company with quite a number of original ones, without any special mark thus to designate them.
To the friends who have so kindly aided us, by suggestions or contributions, we return our sincere thanks; and to the Christian public do we now humbly dedicate this work, invoking the blessing of God upon its use, and praying that it may be welcomed by many souls seeking the aids and blessings of Christian devotion.
J. G. Adams,
E. H. Chapin.
Boston, August 1, 1846.
Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1846, by
ABEL TOMPKINS,
In the Clerk's Office of the District Court of Massachusetts.
STEREOTYPED BY GEORGE A. CURTIS, BOSTON.
GENERAL INDEX OF SUBJECTS
HYMNS.
Introduction and Close of Worship, 1 to 100Character, Attributes and Providence of God, 101 to 148General Praise, 149 to 167Religion of Nature, 168 to 183The Scriptures, 184 to 197Christ; His Character and Offices, 198 to 256The Gospel and Its Invitations, 257 to 283Triumph of Christianity, 284 to 322Repentance and Reformation, 323 to 338Christian Character and Life, 339 to 421Devout Exercises, 422 to 513Life, Death and Futurity, 514 to 565Mourning and Consolation, 566 to 605Submission and Reliance, 606 to 635Religious Exultation, 636 to 652The Church and Ordinances, 653 to 695Dedications; Ordinations; Installations, 696 to 718Associations, Conventions and Missionary Meetings, 719 to 737Early Religious Culture, 738 to 763Philanthropic Subjects, 764 to 824Seamen's Hymns, 825 to 835National Hymns, 836 to 850The Seasons, Annual Occasions, &c. 851 to 901Social and Domestic Worship, 902 to 934Morning and Evening Hymns, 935 to 960Miscellaneous, 961 to 1005Doxologies, 1006 to 1008
INDEX OF FIRST LINES.
Above, below, where'er I gaze, 116According to thy gracious word, 690Affliction is a stormy deep, 609Again our ears have heard the voice, 83Again our earthly cares we leave, 32Again the Lord of life and light, 60A glance from heaven with sweet effect, 526A glory gilds the sacred page, 186A holy air is breathing round, 917Ah! wretched souls who strive in vain, 443A King shall reign in righteousness, 255All from the sun's uprise, 166All hail the power of Jesus' name, 246All hail, ye servants of the Lord, 770All nature dies and lives again, 550All nature feels attractive power, 381All nature's works his praise declare, 984All men are equal in their birth, 766All powerful, self-existent God, 146All ye nations, praise the Lord, 94Almighty former of creation's plan, 121Almighty God, in humble prayer, 459Almighty God, thy wondrous works, 139Almighty King, whose wondrous hand, 515Almighty Maker,