tenor of the hymn materially affected, no name is given. In several cases, one or more verses only have been derived from a hymn, the Author of which is known. And in various instances besides, no name is annexed, because the Author has not been ascertained : but in such cases, the hymn is usually assigned to that particular Collection, beyond which it has not been traced. The hope has been entertained, that where a more copious Collection than the Exeter is desired, one compiled on the same general system might be acceptable, and be introduced into several Congregations besides that for which it is primarily designed. If any Congregation should adopt it, and should desire the addition of hymns which have not been introduced, the publishers can have them printed to correspond with the rest, so as to be inserted before the Doxologies, which have been numbered separately, with a view to such additions. The responsibility of this Hymn Book rests almost exclusively with one of the Ministers of Lewin's Mead; but in some important respects he has had the advantage of his Colleague's judgment; and, throughout, he, and also the Congregation generally, have been indebted to his other co-adjutor, for his valuable aid and suggestions, during a careful review of the Collection in different stages of it. Thus closing his long-continued and interesting engagement, he commends the Hymn Book to the Divine blessing. BRISTOL, ARRANGEMENT OF THE HYMNS. THE following general Classification will aid in the selection subjects. The same hymn, however, is sometimes capable of arrangement under different heads; and in such cases, a reference to the Alphabetical Index of Subjects, at the end of the volume, may be found expedient. BOOK I. Hymns. HYMNS OF GENERAL HOMAGE, AND ON PUBLIC WORSHIP 1-38 BOOK II. RESPECTING THE WORKS, THE ATTRIBUTES, AND THE GOVERNMENT OF GOD. SECT. 1. The Works and Natural Providence of God.. 39-62 RESPECTING THE BLESSINGS OF THE GOSPEL. SECT. 1. Excellency of Revelation in general, and of the SECT. 3. The Resurrection, Exaltation, and Reign of Hym 167-1 4. Promises of Divine Mercy by Christ Jesus... 180-19 SECT. 1. General Views of the Religious Character and 6. Devotion in General 5. Supplication for Divine Aid in the Duties and Dangers of the Spiritual Life........ See also Book I. and Book II. 327-3 349-31 The CHRISTIAN REFORMER Dr. NATHANAEL COTTON Rev. Dr. ENFIELD Rev. Dr. ESTLIN EXETER COLLECTION, of 1812 OLD EXETER COLLECTION FAWCETT Mrs. FISHER GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE GIBBONS Dr. HAWKESWORTH Bishop HEBER Mr. COTTERILL's Selection, de- Rev. HUGH HUTTON Rev. OTTIWELL HEGINBOTHOM dicated to the Archb. of York COWPER Mr. JAMES COX, (Exeter Col.) Dr. DARWIN DODDRIDGE Rev. THOMAS JERVIS Dr. SAMUEL JOHNSON Bishop KENN Rev. Dr. KIPPIS Rev. Mr. PEABODY, New England WESLEY'S Hymn Book. Miss P. PENN ALEXANDER POPE Rev. Mr. POPE'S Collection RENSHAW STREET COLLECTION Mrs. CHARLOTTE RICHARDSON Rev. Dr. RIPPON'S Collection Mrs. ROGERS Hymns here given, are cipally by the Rev. CHAI WESLEY Rev. BENJ. WILLIAMS's Bo Psalms, 1781 Miss H. M. WILLIAMS. YOUNG Besides the foregoing, many other Authors and Collections have been examined. |