Excerpt from Metrical Tune Book, With Hymns: Revised and Enlarged

Since Congregational Singing is becoming so universal in all Evangelical Churches, there is an increasing desire, on the part of Choristers and Choirs, to have a general Metrical Tune Book, without hymns.

A book containing all the popular tunes from every source which can be used with any Hymn Book, and from which the Chorister can select a tune of his own choice. For such a purpose this book is now offered to the public.

The following characteristics have been carefully observed in compiling the

Metrical Tune Book:

First. To have a book containing tunes in all meters, carefully selected from the whole fountain of Church music, including the oldest and newest, containing more tunes than is found in our common tune books.

Second. Every leaf to present three different classes of tunes in the same meter, i.e., one old familiar tune, one modern tune, and one new tune. This gives variety on each page, suited to the tastes of the old, modern, and new.

Third. To produce a complete Tune Book at the lowest possible expense, so that any church can afford to purchase for use with their own hymns, also, one not burdensome to hold in hand, even with the largest hymn look.

Fourth. To offer a book not in any way calculated to do away with any of the Standard Hymn and Tune Books now in use, but one which can be used with or without such books, thereby giving a greater variety of Metrical Tunes, and also supplying a complete Tune Book for all who have only Hymn Books.

Fifth. To give a book that no one denomination can claim, or object to, as it contains no sentiment or hymns, and one which is especially designed for all who love the worship of song in the Sanctuary, and can be used in connection with any selection of hymns or Hymn Book.

Respectfully submitted, asking a careful examination.

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