Publisher's Synopsis
The Manual of Praise: For Sabbath and Social Worship, originally published in 1880, is a comprehensive guide to hymns and worship music for use in religious services. The author, Hiram Mead, provides a wide selection of hymns for various occasions, including Sabbath worship, weddings, funerals, and other social events. The book includes both traditional and contemporary hymns, as well as psalms and other sacred songs. Mead also offers guidance on the proper use of music in worship, including suggestions for choir and congregational singing, and tips for selecting appropriate music for different types of services. The Manual of Praise is a valuable resource for anyone involved in planning or leading religious services, and remains a classic reference work in the field of hymnody.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.