PREFACE.
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for placing at my unfettered disposal the harmonies in his invaluable work, Old Church Psalmody: a reference to the Index of Tunes will show that I have not been sparing in my use of so generous a permission. I have also great pleasure in acknowledging my obligations to the compiler of the Congregational Church Music, and to the editor of The Standard Tune Book, for so kindly permitting me to use the arrangements which I requested of them; and to my able organist, P. Phillips, Esq., whose skill on his instrument is only equalled by his exact taste, for his kindness in rendering me assistance whenever required.
THE TABLE OF HYMNS.
This is constructed upon the presumption that all the tunes have been mastered. Where this is not the case, the Clergyman can easily draw up a separate index for himself, and use it till the com te index can be brought into full requisition. The peculiar advantage of a tabular index of this kind is, that the Hymns, like the lessons for each Sunday, are known beforehand, and the people, by private or by public practice during the week, can prepare themselves to take their part upon the Sunday.
THE PRICE.
The Compiler is anxious to offer his work at the very lowest price, consistently with immunity to himself from personal risk. If he be indemnified for actual outlay he will be satisfied; remuneration he desires not, but that arising from the consciousness of having contributed in some humble degree to the right discharge of a great and glorious duty. The work is stereotyped, and the whole of the plates cast from entirely new type; consequently there need be no fear of the supply being exhausted. The Psalter and Hymn- Book can be had separately at proportionably reduced prices.*
THE BEST MODE OF USING THE BOOK.
It is not in the spirit of dictation, but with the utmost deference, that the Compiler would venture to
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