PREFACE. THE only peculiar features of this New Hymnal are, 1. That Hymns are assigned to every Sunday, and Chief festival or fast-day, from Advent to Trinity Sunday these Hymns being, generally, in accord with the Scriptures, appointed for the day: and 2. That most of the music is now published for the first time. A few tunes, which have become almost a necessity to any collection from their intrinsic worth and universal popularity, have been added. O. W. NOTE. The Amens have not been printed with each tune. Those who desire to use this termination can easily supply it by simple chords: e. g. 1. "Messiah comes!" the prophets said, While Israel's sto - ried a Thro' time-worn types, thro' sha-dows dim, Saints, bards, and 2 ges sped; まほま sa-ges told of him. 2 "Messiah comes " the angels sang, When shepherds heard, and pastures rang, And Eastern men, in regions far, Read the same message in a star. 3Messiah's come!" the Christian sings, From earth to heaven hosanna rings, The ransom's paid, the work is done, The crown of our salvation's won. |