Shaker Music

Shaker Music: Original Inspirational Hymns And Songs Illustrative Of The Resurrection Life And Testimony Of The Shakers is a book written by Daniel Offord and originally published in 1884. The book is a collection of hymns and songs that were written and sung by members of the Shaker religious community. The Shakers were known for their unique style of worship and their emphasis on celibacy, simplicity, and communal living. The hymns and songs in this book reflect these values and offer insights into the beliefs and practices of the Shakers. The book includes lyrics and sheet music for each of the songs, as well as an introduction by Offord that provides context for the music and the Shaker community. Overall, Shaker Music is a fascinating glimpse into a unique religious tradition and the music that sustained it.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.