The Sunday-School Child's Hymn Book.
Philadelphia: American Sunday-School Union, 146 Chestnut Street; (late 1850's) Revised by the Committee on Publication; tan paper covers with King David playing the harp, on the back lists of publications, including teacher training materials and various maps, each hymn numbered, with Index of first lines in back and also the number of the corresponding hymn from the adult Union Hymns book; 58 hymns; 2 7/8" x 4 1/2"; 32 pp. Toploader small softcover story.
A tiny survivor of what must have been a large print run, inexpensive to produce. Songs aimed at shaping a child' inclination:"Why should I join with those in play/In whom I've no delight/ Who curse and swear...." Also includes doxologies. (no scores) Scarce.
CONDITION: Good; light 19th c name L Winch, well-used with creases and wear on long edge, corner bumps, spots on cover, but clean pages. Item #22532
Price: $32.00