Reprint of the original, first published in 1883.

Reprint of the original, first published in 1883.

First published in 1920, this classic has been a standard in Baptist churches for many years.This revised edition includes 50 spirituals, an updated index, and the original black cover.

This hymnal contains a wide variety of songs for use in Baptist worship services. The songs are organized by theme and include traditional hymns as well as more contemporary selections. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Molly Ijames delivers a compelling setting of this timeless hymn with a creative accompaniment that helps us visualize the sunrise. This anthem is one constant crescendo and closes with the amazing cry, "May Jesus Christ be praised!"

This is a new release of the original 1924 edition.