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: Collins, Brother & Co., 1843. Revised and Corrected by the Compiler. [10070]
Full leather binding, lacks spine title label, 4 1/2 x 2 7/8 inches, front joint cracked, back board detached. Extra engraved title page showing singing angels with harp. 319 pp., text complete, some foxing, text block tight. Fair.
313 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.