Huntington, F. D. [Introduction]. Hymns of the Ages: being Selections from Lyra Catholica, Germanica, Apostolica, and other sources (First Series). Boston: Phillips, Sampson, and Company, 1861. [12206]
Russet pebble publisher's cloth, gilt title to spine, 8 x 5 1/2 inches, binding very good, tight. Brown end papers, scuff mark from partially removed bookplate; (xvi.), 301 clean pp., index. Very good. Hardcover.
"Riverside, Cambridge: Stereotyped and Printed by H. O. Houghton and Company" on the copyright page.
A collection of sacred hymns, words only. Includes the author or source.
"It has been our purpose in compiling this volume, to bring together, irrespective of creed and in a convenient form, some of the best sacred poetry, such as contains quiet thoughts for quiet hours, - devotional, comforting, peaceful." - Preface
