The Wesleyan Minstrel: A Collection Of Hymns And Tunes For The Use Of Sunday Schools And Social Worship (1850)

The Wesleyan Minstrel is a book that was first published in 1850 and is a collection of hymns and tunes that were specifically curated for the use of Sunday schools and social worship. The book was written by William McDonald, who was a prominent figure in the Wesleyan Church at the time.The book contains a total of 255 hymns and tunes, which are organized into different sections based on the themes of the songs. The sections include hymns for praise and thanksgiving, hymns for prayer and meditation, hymns for the sacraments, and hymns for special occasions such as Christmas and Easter.In addition to the lyrics and musical notation for each hymn, the book also includes a brief introduction to each section that provides some context and background information for the songs. There are also some notes on the history and development of the Wesleyan Church, as well as some guidance on how to use the book for worship.Overall, The Wesleyan Minstrel is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Christian hymnody, as well as for those who are looking for a collection of hymns and tunes that are specifically suited for Sunday schools and social worship.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.