Sing ye praises with understanding." PSALM xlvii. 1. " Speaking to yourselves in Psalms, and Hymns, and Spiritual Songs ; singing and making Melody in your Hearts unto the EPHES. v. 19. Lord." TO THE Church and Congregation ASSEMBLING AT RANELAGH CHAPEL. AS very many of you have frequently expressed your pish that I would prepare a Hymn Book for your use, khich should include the majority of Psalms and Hymns of Dr. Watts, and also those which are in general use, from other Authors of eminence, I have at length complied, and although I am conscious of imperfection in the present publication, yet I can assure you that it has cost me very considerable labour and enriety; but I never have, and I hope never shall, regret the employment of my best energies at the request, and for the welfare of those, to whom I am so cordially attached, and from whom I have received so many proofs of affection and esteem : and it affords me great pleasure to avail myself of this opportunity of leaving on record my fervent prayers for your present happiness, and eternal salvation. |