Hymns: Selected And Original, For The Use Of The Citizens Of Mount Zion (1848)

Hymns: Selected And Original, For The Use Of The Citizens Of Mount Zion (1848) is a collection of hymns compiled by Thomas Reed. The book includes a variety of hymns, both selected from other sources and written by Reed himself. The hymns are intended for use by the citizens of Mount Zion, a community of African-American freedmen and women in Washington, D.C. The book is divided into several sections, including hymns for morning and evening worship, hymns for special occasions such as weddings and funerals, and hymns for children. The hymns cover a range of themes, including faith, hope, love, and redemption. The book also includes a preface by Reed, in which he explains the purpose of the hymnal and expresses his hope that it will be a source of comfort and inspiration for the community. Overall, Hymns: Selected And Original, For The Use Of The Citizens Of Mount Zion (1848) is a testament to the power of music to bring people together and provide solace in difficult times.For The Use Of The Citizens Of Mount Zion While Passing Through The Wilderness, To Their Inheritance Of Glory.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.