ADDRESS the old book, and though, perhaps, in the judg. Bei as are publik ment of some, they have not, in every instance, been substituted by hymns of greater merit, yet we can confidently approve this Revised Copy; and we do, most cordially, recommend it as a greatly improved and standard edition of the Methodist Hymn Book. We congratulate you, , brethren, on having now such a Book as, from the number, variety, and adaptation of its hymns, will not require another revision for generations to come. pare the names of your - echort you. dear br St, and with the te shall rejoice to je Ivar affectionate pa a In presenting to you this Standard Hymn Book, we believe that we are putting into your hands one of the choicest selections of evangelical Hymns for Private Devotion, as well as for Family, Social, and Public Worship. We are gratified also to add, that no mercenary ends are sought in this publication; for after the necessary expenses are met, its avails, if any, will be sacredly devoted to charitable and religious and Y. Pobe objects, as were the profits of the former edition. We urge you, therefore, by your regard for our Church, and for the authority of the Generai Conference, to purchase only such Methodist 1 A careful examinat atte, dhe following resolu Ali nesting in New-Yorks a, We believe the Peris kinem, in view of its of e aglish language, there! peles - That in our judgme a the Committee to Rua land judicious labours mittee, the principal part lIymn Books as are published by our Agents, and have the names of your Bishops. We exhort you, dear brethren, to sing with ELIJAH HEDDING, EDMUND S. JANES. After & careful examination by the Editors and Book Committee, the following resolution was unanimously adopted, at a joint meeting in New-York, May 4, 1849:Whereas, We believe the Revised Hymn Book, as a whole, will be found, in view of its objects, superior to any other in the English language, therefore Resolved, That in our judgment the thanks of the Church are dne to the Committee to Revise the Hymn Book, for their faithful and judicious labours; and especially to the Rev. James Floy, D. D., and to Mr. Robert A. West, upon whom, as a subcommittee, the principal part of the actual labour bas devolved. PROVISIONS AND PROMISES OF THE GOSPEL THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. Adoption and Assurance CHRISTIAN FELLOW Communion of Saints 411 DUTIES AND TRIALS. Patience and Resignation Steadfastness and Growth in Grace. 474 Ye blind, behold And leap, ve HYMNS. INTRODUCTORY TO WORSHIP. 1 C. M. My great Redeemer's praise ; The triumphs of his grace. Assist me to proclaim,- The honours of thy Name. 3 Jesus !—the Name that charms our fears, That bids our sorrows cease; 'Tis music in the sinner's ears, 'Tis life, and health, and peace. He sets the pris’ner free; His blood avail'd for me. 5 He speaks,-and, list’ning to his voice. New life the dead receive; poor believe. 6 Hear him, ye deaf; his praise, ye dumb, Your loosen'd tongues employ: your come; And leap, ye lame, for joy. 2 S. M. A Of Moses and the Lamb; To praise the Saviour's Name. 2 Sing of his dying love; Sing of his rising power ; Sing how he intercedes above For those whose sins he bore. 3 Ye pilgrims, on the road To Zion's city, sing ; În Christ, the eternal King. 4 Soon shall we hear him say, Ye blessed children, come; Soon will he call us hence away, To our eternal home. 5 There shall each raptured tongue His endless praise proclaim; And sweeter voices tune the song Of Moses and the Lamb. 3 C. M. Our common Saviour praise : The glory of his grace. Of every sinner's heart: Or force him to depart. Yield to be saved from sin; That thou wilt enter in. Jesus is worthy to I Be, Lord, forever the " Hin that sits up And to adore the L COME |
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