Andrews, David W. The Pilgrim's Choice, A Selection of Hymns and Spiritual Songs, lately compiled from various Authors: designed for the use of Conference Meeting, Private Circles and Congregations. Jacksonville, Ala.: J. F. Grant, Printer, 1843. First Edition. [8893]
A defective copy of a rare hymnal.
Full leather, lacks the back cover with the front & spine worn with loss, 12.5 cm (5 x 3 1/2 inches). (1)-178, 181-182, 215-218, 251-290 (of 359). Lacking many leaves. Poor. Hardcover.
"David W. Andrews of Alabama compiled the first collection by a Baptist in that state. Andrews (1801-1887) was a native of South Carolina who arrived in Alabama in 1832, and within only a few short years constituted the North River Association of Churches he established in the Tuscaloosa area. His Arminian views came into conflict with the prevailing Calvinism, causing splits in several congregations. In 1843, Andrews compiled The Pilgrim's Choice, which contains 150 hymns, eight doxologies, and 118 spiritual songs, and indicates times for each. At least four of the texts are by Andrews." - Music & Richardson, "I Will Sing the Wondrous Story", p. 192-193.
With a signed provenance card from the collection of A. Merril Smoak, Jr., DWS.