Hymns for Christian Devotion
In presenting this work to the public, the compilers would say, that they do not intend it as a rival of any other
Hymn Book already in existence; but, if advancement in the light of other good works be allowable, as an
improvement on them all. Although evidently designed in one sense for a denomination, they have also
intended that it shall answer in some measure the demands of a liberal and progressive Christianity--a
Christianity, under whatever name or pretension found, that would diffuse Christ\'s spirit and do his works of
truth and love among men.
In presenting this work to the public, the compilers would say, that they do not intend it as a rival of any other
Hymn Book already in existence; but, if advancement in the light of other good works be allowable, as an
improvement on them all. Although evidently designed in one sense for a denomination, they have also
intended that it shall answer in some measure the demands of a liberal and progressive Christianity--a
Christianity, under whatever name or pretension found, that would diffuse Christ\'s spirit and do his works of
truth and love among men.