A Selection of Hymns

<p><i>A Selection of Hymns</i> designed as a supplement to the Psalms and Hymns of the Presbyterian Church is a collection intended for use in Presbyterian church services. Compiled in 1861 this volume reflects the hymnal preferences and theological emphases prevalent within the Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. during the mid-19th century. The hymns within offer a glimpse into the spiritual and musical practices of the time providing a valuable resource for those interested in the history of religious music Presbyterianism and American religious life. This collection preserves a snapshot of congregational singing and worship traditions from a pivotal period in American history. It is an important resource for understanding the development and practice of religious music within the Presbyterian tradition.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>