THE Evangelical Lutheran Ministry of this state having entered a resolution some years ago, That a new edition of the English Lutheran Hymn-book should be procured, and having left the selection of the Hymns to the members of their body residing in the city of New-York: this collection is now offered to the public and public edification of such of our brethren, in religious connection with us as find the English language a necessary vehicle of assisting and promoting spiritual devotion. The collection has been made by the Reverend RALPH WILLIS ΤΟΝ, Minister of the English Lutheran Church of this city, and I have examined and read every one of the Hymns now offered, before theirbeing struck off, and can assure my fellow-worshippers, that none is found among them dissonant to our doctrine, or incompatible with the spirit of genuine godliness. JOHN C. KUNZE, Senior of the Lutheran Clergy in the State of New-York. New-York, Feb. 20, 1806, i ADVERTISEMENT. Dear Brethren, THROUGH the solicitation of the Board of Trustees and Vestry of the English Evangelical Lutheran Zion Church, you are here presented with a choice selection of Evangelical Hymns, suited to private, family, social and public worship. These Hymns are selected from various authors of the first reputation and celebrity. It is not pretended that a Hymn will be found here, adapted to every religious subject, yet it is hoped there will be no Important deficiency. No doctrine, it is believed, will be found in this selection, which is not accordant with the doctrines taught in our church. A new edition, or a new compilation, became indispensably necessary, there not being a single copy to be had of the former collection: and the obvious deficiency of the former collection, determined us to make a new compilation. Such as the present selection is, it is dedicated to you, as a testimony of affection; exhorting you to "Sing with the spirit, and with the understanding also." May it please Almighty God, to make it a mean of assisting the praise, and promoting the edification of his Church. RALPH WILLISTON. New-York, March, 1806. I. The Being and Perfections of God II. The Character, Actions, Sufferings, and Glory of Christ page 1. I. THE BEING AND PERFECTIONS OF GOD. C Hymn 1. L. M. God incomprehensible and sovereign. 2. 'Tis high as heav'n, 'tis deep as hell; 3. God is a King of pow'r unknown, 4. He wounds the heart, and he makes whole; 5. He frowns, and darkness veils the moon, 6. He gave the vaulted heav'n its form, B |