distinctness of utterance, or some peculiar distinction in the tone or modulation of voice. This expression, or rather these varieties of expression, are denoted by the letter d. This symbol is, indeed, not so much to indicate the particular manner of performance, as to arrest attention, and notify that some peculiar manner is required. Where it is applied, however, whether to passages marked as quotations, or to such as express abhorrence, scorn, indignation, or any other passion or feeling, the judicious performer will, in general, readily perceive the requisite expression. "If a psalm or hymn begins without any symbol of expression, it is to be considered as common, until some symbol is applied. When any symbol is applied, that is to be considered as being continued, until some other occurs. The short dash (—) after any other symbol, denotes the passage to be in all respects common. "The general character of each psalm or hymn, as before intimated, is intended to be designated by the tune, or tunes, to which it is referred; and in applying the symbols of expression, each passage of the psalm or hynin has been considered relatively to the prevailing character of the whole, and to the bearings of the several passages. Hence, some passages are marked differently from what they would have been, had the psalm or hymn to which they belong, been of a different prevailing character, or the passages with which they stand connected, required different kinds of expression. "In the Punctuation, regard has been had to musical expression. In some instances, therefore, different points or pauses are inserted, from what would have been used, had the grammatical construction, only, been regarded. The dash is intended to denote an expressive suspension. In order to good expression, a distinct and judicious observance of the pauses, is absolutely necessary. "In reference to persons, the relative who is preferred to that, because it is better for musical sound. For the same reason, in reference to things, that is preferred to which." "It only remains for the Compiler and Editor humbly to commend the work, in its several parts and forms, to the candour of the religious public-with the devout hope, that it will promote their improvement and delight in the high praises of GOD; and above all, to the favour of HIM, who is "fearful in praises," and whose approbation is the highest meed-with the fervent prayer, that, under his gracious blessing, it may contribute to the advancement of his great salvation, and to the glory of his adorable NAME." To these sentiments of a revered and beloved parent, I would humbly and cordially subscribe. SAMUEL M WORCESTER. Amherst College, Jan. 20, 1834. A TABLE, TO FIND ANY PSALM OR HYMN BY THE FIRST LINE. Page. ACCORDING to thy...... 664 A charge to keep I have... 705 Adore and tremble........ 311 Alas! and did my........ 379 Alas! what hourly........ 542 All glory to the.............................. 493 All hail the power........ 521 All mortal vanities........ 304 All ye who feel.. 689 All ye who love the....... 287 Almighty Ruler.... 63 Although the vine........ 565 Am I a soldier... ... 563 Amidst thy wrath......... 110 Among th' assemblies..... 174 Among the princes........ 179 And are we wretches..... 438 And is the gospel.. And let this feeble........ 644 And must this body. 441 .... .... 513 Page. 454 291 292 79 105 662 80 354 241 Behold, the blind.. 445 588 678 360 437 357 394 529 741 743 196 Page. 541 531 468 355 Descend from heaven..... 387 Did Christ o'er sinners.... 660 Descend, Holy Spirit...... 540 Didst thou, dear Jesus.... 550 Page. 353 532 123 382 745 Dismiss us with thy....... 587 597 70 275 180 736 216 230 257 702 722 Page. Glorious things of thee are 616 Glory to God on high...... 524 Glory to God the Father's. 491 Glory to God the Trinity.. 492 Glory to thee, my God..... 631 God in his earthly.. God in the gospel of....... 675 God is gone up on high.... 665 God is the refuge of...... 121 God of eternal love....... 215 God of my childhood..... 158 Page. Hail, mighty Jesus........ 579 Hail the day that saw..... 518 Hail, thou once despised.. 525 Hail to the Lord's anointed 728 Happy soul, thy days...... 756 Hark! that shout of....... 766 Hark! the herald angels... 518 Hark! the song of Jubilee. 729 Hark! the voice of love... 613 Hasten, O sinner, to be wise 681 Hear me, O God, nor...... 203 112 God of my mercy. 220 God of the morning.. 332 God of the seas. 416 God the eternal, awful... 390 Hear, O sinner, mercy.... 687 God who in various... 316 148 357 669 Go, ye heralds of salvation 732 Grace! tis a charming..... 694 Gracious Lord, our children 610 Grateful notes and numbers 571 Great God, attend, while.. 176 414 171 Great God, the nations.... 620 Great God, thy glories..... 470 Great is the Lord, exalted. 262 Great is the Lord, his..... 223 Great Shepherd of thine... 172 251 Hail, everlasting Spring... 614 Hail, hail, sweet cherub... 771 301 376 He dies! the friend of..... 517 He lives-the great........ 525 Here, at thy table, Lord... 611 He reigns, the Lord, the... 198 Here let us see thy face... 739 He who hath made his.... 188 Hosanna to the Prince..... 420 How blest is our Friend... 649 How blest the righteous... 757 How helpless guilty nature 527 How oft have sin and Satan 362 How pleasant, how divinely 175 How pleasant 'tis to see... 260 How precious is the book.. 674 528 694 236 608 How short and hasty.. I cannot bear thine absence 445 If God succeed not, all.... 254 If God to build the house.. 254 If 'tis sweet to mingle.... 745 I lift my banner, saith..... 307 I lift my soul to God...... 90 I'll bless the Lord......... 103 I'll praise my Maker...... 279 I'll speak the honours.... 119 I long to behold him...... 753 345 In all my Lord's appointed 692 In all my vast concerns... 270 Infinite grief! amazing.... 432 In Gabriel's hand a mighty 319 In Judah, God of old...... 166 In sin by blinded passions. 531 Inspirer and hearer of..... 631 In sweet exalted strains... 594 In the floods of tribulation. 712 In this world of sin and... 642 In vain our fancy strives.. 755 In vain we lavish out..... 296 In vain we seek for peace. 667 I send the joys of earth.... 380 I sing my Saviour's....... 444 Israel in ancient days..... 508 Is there ambition in my... 258 Is this the kind return.... 419 It is the Lord, enthron'd.. 550 It is the Lord, our Saviour. 205 I waited patient for the.... 113 I was a grov'ling creature. 544 Jehovah reigns, his throne. 471 Jehovah speaks, let Israel. 335 Jesus, and shall it ever be. 536 Jesus, full of all compassion 578 Jesus, I know, has died for 544 Jesus, immortal King, arise 723 Jesus, I my cross have.... 700 Jesus, in thee our eyes.... 366 Jesus invites his saints.... 475 Jesus is gone above the... 477 Jesus, lover of my soul.... 559 Jesus, my all to heaven.... 693 Jesus, our Lord, ascend... 222 Jesus shall reign where'er. 159 Jesus, the man of constant 298 Jesus, thy blood and...... 502 Jesus, to thy dear wounds. 764 Jesus, we bless thy........ 316 95 |