Excerpt from The Social Psalmist: A New Selection of Hymns for Conference Meetings and Family Worship
After the publication of the Psalmist, the editors found in their possession a considerable number of hymns, consecrated in the affections of Christians, but which the limits prescribed to them necessarily excluded. There were also hymns breathing a pious spirit, and dear to many of the people of God, - though of a less elevated character, yet not particularly objectionable, - which it was not deemed expedient to admit in that work. These compositions were immediately collected together, and combined with other familiar and excellent hymns, marked by a pure taste and correct sentiment and expression. During the last five years, the selection has been often revised, and additions made to it of such pieces as have seemed adapted to its design.
To give to the prayer-meeting and the family circle Christian poetry of a suitable character, and thus, at the same time, to purify the taste and to foster the spirit of devotion, is certainly a worthy object. The standard hymns of the Christian church are the most fit to be enshrined in the memory of the devout, as helps of their worship and their piety. Their familiarity, instead of being an objection to them, is their highest praise.
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