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A handwritten copy of the words (3 verses) and music for a hymn with the title "Dismission". The first 2 lines of the first verse are: "Lord dismiss us with thy blessing, Bid us all depart in peace." This hymn was printed by Robert Hawker (1753-1827) in a hymnal "Psalms and hymns sung by children of the Sunday school in the Parish church of Charles, Plymouth" printed about 1811.

Scope and Contents Gospel Hymns No. 2 (2011-63-0) is a music book of revial hymns published in 1876. The volume was published by Biglow and Main, and was the second in a series of six volumes produced for the public during the nineteenth century. Compiled by P.P. Bliss and Ira D. Sankey, it contains a large number of new gospel songs for the time, as well as some older selections that were popular at gospel meetings. Music and lyrics for songs such as "Onward, Christian...

Scope and Contents The Hallelujah music book (2011-64-0) by Lowell Mason was published in 1854 by Mason Brothers. The music book contains tunes, chants, and anthems for both church choirs and congregations to be used in church services. Also included in the first half of the book is a section titled "The Singing School." This protion of the music book is a manual for classes in vocal music, with exercises and rounds, partial songs, and choir practice. The item is...

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Harp of The South (1929-19-0) by I.B. Woodbury was published by Mason Brothers in 1853. The collection of church music contains standard tunes and new music of the time by I.B. Woodbury. Also represented in the volume are compositions by Mason, Hastings, Bradbury, Woodbury, and other popular American and Foreign composers. The item is currently housed in 3A Box 17.