A Collection of Hymns, for the use of the Methodist Episcopal Church: Principally from the collection of the Rev. John Wesley, A. M.; With a Supplement A New Edition: containing an Index to the Hymns, with the Names of the Authors; an Index to every Verse of each Hymn; and a new Table of Scripture Texts

Wesley, John

Published by Lane & Tippett, New-York, 1846

About this Item

Full brown calf, some scuffing & wear yet with good solid joints, tight, 7 1/2 x 4 3/4 inches, red leather title label lacking about a third on the right edge. "A. A. Martin" in pencil inside front, other markings/scribbles on the end papers; the title page is a bit tattered and partly loose. [1]-676 pages, counted and complete. Some marginal stains; one leaf torn at bottom corner affecting a few letters; foxing, many turned page corners. 697 hymns, words only, metre noted, each with a suggested tune name. Also includes Articles of Religion and Rules of the Methodist Episcopal Church. The Rules forbid "The buying and selling of men, women, and children, with the intention to enslave them."With a signed provenance card from the music collection of A. Merril Smoak, Jr., DWS.

Seller Inventory # 11301

Bibliographic Details

• Title: A Collection of Hymns, for the use of the Methodist Episcopal Church: Principally from the collection of the Rev. John Wesley, A. M.; With a Supplement A New Edition: containing an Index to the Hymns, with the Names of the Authors; an Index to every Verse of each Hymn; and a new Table of Scripture Texts
• Publisher: Lane & Tippett, New-York
• Publication Date: 1846
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: New Edition.
• Condition: Good
• Seller catalogs:
  • Hymnals and Music