Preface. 'HIS book contains, beside familiar hymns, THIS others, both ancient and modern, that have approved themselves to the Christian heart. They have been taken from so many ages, tongues, and communions, that the book is, as its name imports, a fair expression of the life of the Church of God. It may be proper to state that, as far as possible, the hymns are conformed to the authors' own editions. Where, alterations of any noment have been retained, the fact is indicated by the letter (a) after the author's name in the Index of First Lines. Acknowledgment is hereby made to brethren, both clerical and lay, whose labors, contributions, translations, criticisms, and suggestions have added greatly to the value of the work. Especially are thanks due to the Rev. Dr. PHILIP SCHAFF and the Rev. Dr. RAY PALMER. Several beautiful hymns of Dr. PALMER'S are given to the Church for the first time in this book. The book is sent forth with humble prayer that it may be accepted of God, be serviceable to His Church. and may 4 NEW YORK, September, 1869. Opening Sentences. I. HE Lord is in His holy temple : THE Let all the earth keep silence before Him. Stand up II. and bless the Lord for ever and ever: Blessed be Thy glorious Name! Thou, even Thou art Lord alone: The host of heaven worshippeth Thee. III. Give unto the Lord the glory due unto His Name : IV. The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: not despise. V. Thus saith the High and Lofty One that inhabiteth eternity: Whose Name is Holy : i dwell in the high and holy place; With him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, To revive the spirit of the humble, And to receive the heart of the contrite ones. VI. Offer unto God thanksgiving, And pay thy vows unto the Most High. VII. Show us Thy mercy, O Lord: And grant us Thy salvation. Lord, hear our prayer, And let our cry come unto Thee. VIII. Our help is in the name of the Lord, |