The Methodist Hymn Book Illustrated

Excerpt from The Methodist Hymn-Book Illustrated There is no exercise that I had rather live and die in, than singing praises to our Redeemer and Jehovah. While I might in the Holy Assemblies, and now when I may not, as Paul and Silas, in my bonds, and my dying pains, which are far heavier than my bonds. Lord Jesus, receive my praise and supplications first, and lastly, my departing soul. Amen.' About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

This book is a beautifully illustrated collection of hymns that have been important in the Methodist tradition. Each hymn is accompanied by stunning illustrations that help to illuminate the meaning and beauty of the words. This book will be a cherished addition to the library of anyone who appreciates religious music and art. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Excerpt from The Methodist Hymn Book: Illustrated With Biography, History, Incident and Anecdote Uring the period of forty years, from 1739 to 1779, the Psalmody of the Methodist people was conducted under very unfavourable circumstances. The singing of hymns formed, from the beginning of the Societies. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from The Methodist Hymn Book: Illustrated With Biography, History, Incident and Anecdote The interest which attaches to the "Collection of Hymns for the use of the people called Methodists," is much greater than many persons would be ready to acknowledge. This has been shown in many ways, and by a variety of persons and incidents. To a large number of the hymns there belongs something like inspiration, or, at the least, a special attraction, manifested by their varied uses in individual experience, in social life, and in public worship. The founders of Methodism were well aware of the importance of Psalms and Hymns as aids to a religious life. As early as the year 1736, Charles Wesley occasionally indulged in writing verses, but they were strikingly defective in theology and gloomy in sentiment. Even after the conversion of the two brothers J.and C.Wesley, in 1738, the pieces which Charles wrote partook somewhat of the spirit of the mystics, which at that time was wide spread, and to which both the brothers were for a time in bondage. In the first collection of "Hymns and Sacred Poems," issued conjointly by the two brothers in 1739, and which in that year reached a third edition, the first sentence of the preface reads thus: "Some verses in the following collection were wrote upon the scheme of the mystic divines, and these we had once in great veneration." The Divine Teacher alone enabled them to break the spell. The instruction of Peter Bohler, and the influence of the German hymns which John Wesley translated, and used so freely, greatly helped in clearing away the mystic clouds. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.