"Speaking to yourselves in Psalms, and Hymns, and Spiritual Songs; singing and making Melody in your Hearts unto the EPHES. v. 19.

Lord."

CHELSEA :

PRINTED BY TILLING AND HUGHES,

GROSVENOR ROW.

Sold at the Vestry of the Chapel.

1818.

[Entered at Stationers' Hall.]

147.g. 207.

•BOD

VLS TI

TO THE

Church and Congregation

ASSEMBLING AT

RANELAGH CHAPEL. ·

AS very many of you have frequently expressed your wish that I would prepare a Hymn Book for your use, thich should include the majority of Psalms and Hymns of Dr. Watts, and also those which are in general use, from other Authors of eminence, I have at length complied; and although I am conscious of imperfection in the present publication, yet I can assure you that it has cost me very considerable labour and nxiety; but I never have, and I hope never shall, regret the employment of my best energies at the request, and for the welfare of those, to whom I am so cordially attached, and from whom I have received so many proofs of affection and esteem: and it affords me great pleasure to avail myself of this opportunity of leaving on record my fervent prayers for your present happiness, and eternal salvation.