Bingham, Hiram [translator] Hawaiian Hymnal: Na Himeni Hoolea 1839

Bingham, Hiram [translator]. Na Himeni Hoolea. He mau mele ma ka uhane, e hoolea ai na kanaka, na keiki, na ohana, na kula, na ekalesia, ia Iehova, ke Akua e ola'i. Honolulu: Ka na Misionari Mea Pai, 1839. [3208]    

Unadorned green leather spine, marbled boards, 14.5 x 8.3 cm (5 3/4 x 3 1/4 inches). (4), [i] title, [ii] blank, [iii] + vi.-viii. Ko Haokaka Ana (Explanation), [1] + 2-177 hymns text, 178-180 Papa lalani mua (Index of first lines), 181-183 He papa ano himeni hoolea, 184 no na manawa, (4). Complete with end papers, clean pp., dogeared tips in some sections, light wear to binding, joints fine.

Forbes 1169. The second edition, the first being 1837. Title: Hymns of praise. Spiritual songs, for men, children, families, churches, to praise Jehovah, the eternal God.

Library of Congress 2018656253, their copy being imperfect.

Scarce. Forbes lists 13 copies in library collections. 
The 1839 Hawaiian Hymnal, translated by Hiram Bingham, stands as a rare and significant artifact from the era of Christian missionary work in Hawaii. Produced on the missionary press in Honolulu, this hymnal is among the earliest printed materials in the Hawaiian language, reflecting the cultural and linguistic efforts of missionaries to integrate Christian teachings with native traditions. Its historical value lies not only in its religious content but also in its role in preserving and shaping the Hawaiian language during a transformative period. This edition is essential for collectors and scholars interested in early Hawaiian print history and missionary influence.

Hiram Bingham (1789-1869), a native of Bennington, Vt., missionary with the A.B.C.F.M. Rev. Bingham was among those who translated the Bible into the Hawaiian language and was influential in converting the Hawaiians to Protestant Christianity.