PREFACE.

Mus 491.150.1854

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.

Boston, August 1, 1846.

J. G. ADAMS,
E. H. CHAPIN.

Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1846, by
ABEL TOMPKINS,

In the Clerk's Office of the District Court of Massachusetts.

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INTRODUCTION And Close of WORSHIP,
CHARACTER, ATTRIBUTES AND PROVIDENCE OF

HYMNS.
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GOD,

Dedications; Ordinations; InstaLLATIONS,
ASSOCIATIONS, CONVENTIONS AND MISSIONARY

MEETINGS,

EARLY RELIGIOUS CULTURE,

PHILANTHROPIC SUBJECTS,

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283

284 to

322

323 to

338

339 to

421

422 to

513

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565

566 to

605

Mus 491.150.185 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 pre-
tension 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 de-
votional 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 philan-
thropic 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 sugges-
tions 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.

Boston, August 1, 1846.

J. G. ADAMS,
E. H. CHAPIN.

Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1846, by
ABEL TOMPKINS,

In the Clerk's Office of the District Court of Massachusetts.