Myers, Peter D. [compiler]. The Zion Songster: A Collection of Hymns and Spiritual Songs, generally sung at Camp and Prayer Meetings, and in Revivals of Religion. New York: M'Elrath, Bangs, & Herbert, 1833. Twentieth Edition. [9933]
Spine sometime covered in checked cloth, boards attached to cloth, end paper hinges torn. 10.3 x 6.5 cm (4 1/8 x 2 1/2 inches). Extra engraved title page showing singing angels with harp. 352 pp., complete, some foxing & stains, text block tight. Fair. Full leather.
342 selections, words only.
A strong point of interest in this hymnal is the inclusion of Amazing Grace with six verses, pp. 257-258.
The compiler, Peter D. Myers, remains obscure. It appears that he was Methodist and a supporter of the Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He published several editions of this Songster, as well as a book on the depravity of man.
With a signed provenance card from the music collection of A. Merril Smoak, Jr., DWS.