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alterations. And yet, in a very few instances, I, myself, have taken this objectionable liberty, in order to secure a closer adaptation of expression to particular cases. In abbreviating, by the omission of stanzas, I have taken still greater liberties without compunction. The hymns of this Collection, with a few exceptions, are comparatively short. Such are generally more acceptable in the present day, both to singers and listeners. But it is unnecessary to multiply words. All who partake in the spirit of Practical Christian reform and progress will gladly accept this humble production, with a generous allowance for its imperfections, until time and circumstances shall bring forth another of higher excellence.

MILFORD, (HOPEDALE,) MS., JUNE, 1849.

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ERRATA.

Several errors have escaped detection, notwithstanding much care in proof-reading. Most of them, however, will readily suggest their own correction. But there is one in the 244th Hymn, 3d Stanza, last Line, which greatly mars the sense. The line erroneously reads, "Be free and warm as summer weather." It should read, "Be free as warmth of summer weather."

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INDEX OF FIRST LINES.

HYMN.

A voice from the desert comes awful and shrill,

32

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HYMN.

Blest is the man whose tender care,

117

Be thou exalted, O my God,

144

Be firm and be faithful; desert not the right,

274

Brethren, beloved for Jesus' sake,

292

Come, we that love the Lord,

6.

Christ, whose glory fills the skies,

Come, sinners, saith the mighty God,
Come, ye sinners, poor and wretched,
Come! said Jesus' sacred voice,

42

50

51

54

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Death! what is that which we call death,

280

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