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OVER 700 BEST HYMNS and SACRED SONGS NEW and OLD
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\i I. Invit—ation and IN 400II.PCAoGnEseScrAaRtRioAnNGED IN FOUR DEPAIRIIT.iVWioErNkTSan:d IV. Home and /I
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Compiled and Published by F. E. Belden,
Author of Illustrated Object Lessons and Songs on the Life of Christ,for the Bible Kindergarten in the
Home and School; The Gospel Song Sheaf; Echoes of Liberty;
Christ in Art; Songs of Freedom, etc.
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REVIEW AND HERALD, BATTLE CREEK, MlCH.
ONE OR MORE COPIES, POSTPAID:
35 cents In Flexible Cloth; 40 cents in Paper-covered Boards; 50 cents in Canvas-covered Boards;
SI.00 in Half Morocco.
Copyright,1900,byF.E.Belden. EnteredatStationer!'Hall,London,Eng.
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PREFACE.
Songisthe first-bornof LoveandJoy. The Chris- those who love to search out the ''hard tobe under-
tianhasmoreloveandjoythan thesinner, and hence stood'' sayingsof Paul. Theseventh chapterof He-
hasmore needof songthan any otherclassof human brewsis not "stuck up" because thesimpleminded
beings. — may notat first sight discern its meaning; neither is
What songs ought Christians to use? Evidently John 3:16 "cheap" because some loverof metaphor
those which inspire the highest appreciation of prefers language which represents the Saviourasthe
God'slove. But all not having the same natural or "Rose of Sharon" and the "Lily of the Valley."
•cultivatedcapacity forappreciation, we can notadopt The "Hallelujah Chorus" andthelessdifficultmod-
anyinflexiblerule relativetothe classof music to be ernanthemare not ' worldly' because aloverofsim-
used in the church service, the Sabbath-school, the ple song may think' so; neith'er is "Jesus lovesme,
missionary gathering, or the camp-meeting, where this I know," or "Come, thou Fount," "prosy"
personsof allgradesof religious experienceand mu- because certain persons prefer intricate harmony.
sicaleducation meettogether. Togivesatisfaction to To condemn a songbecause the bass or someother
all wemusthaveseveral collectionsof music, one for part iswritten on one degreeof thestaffthrough sev-
eachgeneral condition, separatingthe people accord- eral measures instead of movingor jumpingasbestit
ing to their preferences, or else have a book large can to a new position for every syllable, isusually to
enough to embrace the choicestsong—sof eachgrade, overlook the tenfoldmoreimportant spiritofthegos-
evert—endingupwardtoward the best, themost spir- pelwhich itmay contain in spiteof its disregard for
itual, not leavingtheselectingto eitherthe simplic- the traditional lawsofmusical composition. Andyet
ity-lovingChristian orthe musical theologian. a chant is considered "classical," notwithstanding
The conscientious primary teacher knowswhat is many syllables are often sung successively on one
helpful (not merely pleasing) to the littlepeople; the degree of the staff, and usually in a racy, jumbled
choir leader knows what suits those with whom he manner, sinceit is verydifficultfora congregation to
is most closely in sympathy; the pastor knowswhat singa chant well. Andbecauseitisdifficult,shall we
selectionsaremostheartilysungby thecongregation. laudthisstyle of compositionanddeprecatethe sing-
If any one of these persons prepares a booktosuit ingof the same thoughtwhen represented in rhyth-
himself, it will bea class collection, restricted in use. mical, metrical form, as in our gospel hymns, with
TheScripturescontain onegrade ofinspiration, but harmony no less monotonous?
many formsof expression of the one great truth, Thewhole and half notesof the chantare hard to
"God is love." This is statedboth plainlyan—delab- singbecause thewords are irregular. Improving on
orately, for both the simple and the wise, those this, the metrical psalm and hymncameinto use; and
who can appreciate only the writings of John, and improvingon the wholenote fora measure towhich
VREFACE.
several words areto be sung, the fourth, eighth, and bath-school, no less than in the church service, spir-
sixteenth mathematical divisions of the whole note itual edification, rather than musical entertainment,
came to be used as a certain means of keeping the should be the object sought by singing; hence the
voices together. Shall thisglorious—resultin thesing- songs in this book are not classified as "primary,"
ing of our modern gospel hymns this excelsior of "intermediate," etc., lest instructors continue toerr
unity forwhich singers of chants—and choruses drill by confiningtheirpupilsto such songs. We earnestly
nightafternightand day afterday becalled a child urge leaders to freely use the old hymns and tunes,
of "cheapness"? Itis eminentlysoin that theother evenamongthe children,singingthem in agladsome,
is born of expense. With the simple form wehave reverential spirit, insteadof drawling them outin the
room for a thought of worship. With the difficult tedious,sanctimoniousmanner whichisinpartrespon-
formwe arelikely to think only of singing correctly, sible fortheir presentgeneral disuse byyoungpeople.
even asan elaborate invocation divertsthemind from Whether old or new hymns are preferred, select
prayer. those that contain the most of Christian instruction
Neither extremeisbest, butofthe two, monotonous and cheerful devotional spirit, avoiding all trivial,
simplicity is preferablein the worshipof God. With sensuous music. Such we haveendeavored toexclude
regretwe cite the proverbial truth that the more of from this collection, realizing that preferences are
musical effort the less of worship in the song serv- formed largely in childhood and youth, and that if
ice, which is evidence that at least somethingscom- the previous g—eneration of childre—n had been taught
montomusiciansandsingersaredetrimentaltospiritu- only thebest themost spiritual hymnsandmelo-
ality. Trueeducation everinspires truedevotion. dies, we should not now be troubled with so great
It can not be wrong to carefully train singersand diversity of adult tastesrelativeto whatisbest.
instrumentalists in order that we may praise God If it be said that children do not like spiritual
"with the Spirit and with the understanding also; " hymns and tunes, we reply that taste is largely the
forat thededication of the temple Solomon had sing- result of habit in taking either physical or mental
erswhowerenotonly trained, but paid (at least their food. Children should be given the best, the most
expenses) while devoting—their time to preparation. nutritious, not the most sensational and exciting.
Doubtless in the motiv—e the desire to display self When they are old enough tochoose for themselves,
rather than praise God liesthesecret of thelack of they will then know how to choose.
spirituality in the songservice. Let us not forgetthat To hasten the immortal era of spiritual parents,
Song is the sister of Prayer, and both are cheerful spiritual teachers, spiritual children, spiritual songs,
handmaids of Worship. this collection is humbly dedicatedtothe Spirit'suse,
The numerous standard hymns and tunes in this with the hope that every congregationwill insiston
collection emphasize the compiler'sopinion that they singing and havingmusic that they can sing. " Let
are superior for general religious use. In the Sab- everythingthathath breath praise the Lord."
CONTENTS AND CONTRIBUTORS.
Part I. Invitation and Repentance - - - 1-164 Part III, Work and Trust 379-658
Part II, Consecration and Praise - 165-378 Part IV, Home and Heaven 659-742
Theaverage200-pageSundaySchoolsongbookcontainslessthan200musical compositions. The average 500-page Church Hymnal contains
lessthan600musicalcompositions. **ChristinSong"containsover400pagesandabout700musicalcompositions.
The standard tunes and hymns are set in small type because an occasional glance at the words and music is all that is necessary in
ordertosingthem. Themore modern hymns and songs are in largertype'becausethey are not so well known. Little time being required
forsingingashorttune, theeyeis notwearied bythe smaller type,—usingwhichweareenabled togive (at aboutthe regular S. S. songbook
price)moremusicandgreatervariety than can be found in the expensive collections for congregational use.
Thebest obtainable selections from all books have been chosen regardless of expense, and by careful examination it will be seen that
for general use among children, youth, and adults, "Christ in Song" stands first among sacred song collections in devotional spirit,
excellenthymnology, melodioussongs, varietyofthemes,classification, number of contributors,durability ofbindings, and low prices-
SOME OF THE AUTHORS AND COMPOSERS REPRESENTED.
Dr. W. H. Doane. WillE.Thompson. Mendelssohn. HarrySanders.
RIerav.,DR.obSearntkeLyo.wry. RPreivs.ciJl.iaB.J.AOtwcehinnss.on. FHraayndzn.Abt. SL.aWur.aStE.raNuebw.ell.
Geo.C. Stebbins. Fannie E. Bolton. Handel. GraceGlenn.
J. H. Fillmore. S. H.Bolton, Gottschalk. D.8.Hakes.
Dr. H. R. Palmer. Rev.J. E.Rankin. Sullivan. J.E.White.
DEWDDr.rrm....OTW.Hh...Ee1.xoSO.e.K.elPlErPle.ke.rprkPakietinrrnskis.ic.nks.. JJMMD.rrros.shH...nLJPoRTohwo.sces.GelerFblc.aerMpaKPeanna.ssalo.pmnpe..r. TNBRKaaaoognsruescsnluhsbiraey..ta..u. JRFRBo..eisgsE.Eih..PnoB.HapeulHlWddodsmleHobn.en.rb.oHeorok.w..
JamesR. Murray. Dr.Geo.F.Root. Schumann. LizzieS.Tourjee.
EFdawninnyBJ.arCnreoss,byA..C.M. JWomh.nCGu.lWlheintBtireyra.nt. DKoinnikzeelt.ti. RIseava.cJ.B.B.WoDoydkebsu.ry.
HFurbaenrktM.P.DMaaviins.. WChma.rlCototwepeErll.iott. RBiatcthe.r. RMresv..MA..JA..GKiodrddeorn..
Chas. H.Gabriel. CharlesWesley. Beethoven. Mrs.L.D.A.Stuttle.
P. P. Bilhorn. IsaacWatts. Ewing. L.O.Emerson.
KnowlesShaw. MartinLuther. Mozart. T.Hastings.
D. B.Towner. J.H.Stockton. SamuelMedley. HenryHiles.
JWo.hnB.RB.rSawdebnueryy.. TA.saC.HOu'llK.ane. HE.orEa.tiHueswiBtotn.ar. WLo.uiHs.SPpoonhtiru.s.
MPWWAAr...dms.aJP..A.m.HSGB..hGOleiogBsiFwd.sbiae.eslSnlctt..heoerwr.e.. PJJSJR...heoivhHJMl...noipVnWTNate.iePgnlhw.Onoit.emloyleGni.rup.sysh..ing. LRRHWM.e.yamvdr..LEig..aaWFrGH..BeiuatlSdxGmhst.MoeeoourrCnorw.o..dionyp..er. MRPRJCreeeaassvrvls.r..miieeWIHe.r.eHEBn.H.aEral.BRtyrroCztueohMslnw.aolsn.pueK.gfmiehanl.gnl...
Kate Hankey. SpencerLane. Rev.L.L. Pickett. AnnieS.Hawks.
Dr. C. R.Blackall. HenrySmart. FrancesR.Havergal. R.M.Mcintosh.
E. R. Latta. PhcebeCary. Rev.E.A.Hoffman. Mrs.M.B.C.Slade.
Rev. E. S. Lorenz. VonWeber. R.KelsoCarter. Dr.J.W.Bischoft.
