PREFACE

This edition of "Hymns of the Centuries" is designed for such churches as desire a small collection for use in the Church Service, Mid-week Meeting, Young People's Service and Sunday School.

Most of the favorite old hymns and tunes are here together with such new selections as it is believed will impart freshness and inspiration to the service of song.

The range of subjects is amply sufficient for the varied uses for which the book is designed.

BENJAMIN SHEPARD.