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Preface

Several motives have induced the Compiler to prepare a " Collection of Psalms and Hymns for Devotional Exercises in Schools."

1. A conviction that the cultivation of a religious element in our schools is of vital importance.

2. A belief that it is impolitic and inexpedient to use, especially in our Public Schools, collections of Psalms and Hymns set forth by any of the various religious denominations.

3. A belief that a School Hymn Book is needed which shall furnish a greater variety of hymns than is to be found in those now in use.

4. The Compiler has deeply felt the want of such a book in the institution and schools under his charge.

The Hymns have been carefully selected from

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the books used by the several religious denominations, from the numerous Sabbath School Song Books, from the " Lyra Germanica," and from Miss Anna Warner's beautiful collection, entitled " Hymns of the Church Militant."

That it may be blessed to the moral and religious improvement of the young, is the sincere prayer of

The Compiler.

Waterbury, Connecticut, July, 1864.