Brown, A. R. [compiler]. Revival Hymns; chiefly designed to be used in Prayer Meetings, Part I and Part II. Exeter, N. H.: Printed by J. L. Beckett, Christian Herald Office, 1840. [11188]
Black leather spine with "Hymns" and lines in gilt, paper over card, uch of the front and all of the back paper is missing, 4 3/4 x 3 inches, tight. Part I, 293, [3] pages. Part II. 125, [3] pages. The leaves are complete. Lacks all of the free end papers (blanks); one leaf with a dime-sized hole at center. Fair. Hardcover.
Part II with separate title page, same imprint.
Words only, no music; some selections with suggested tunes.
Abraham R. Brown (1810-1882) was an Adventist living in Exeter in the early 1840's who published/printed several tracts and booklets warning people of the Second Coming in 1844. He published Second Advent Hymns, Designed to be used in Prayer and Campmeetings, at Exeter in 1842.
He may have been associated with the "Christian" movement when the hymnal offered for sale here was published, for the Christian Herald, where it was printed, was part of that movement.
With a signed provenance card from the music collection of A. Merril Smoak, Jr., DWS.
