Happy Voices: New Hymns and Tunes, with Many Popular and Sterling Old Ones, for the Home Circle and Sabbath-Schools (Classic Reprint)

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Children's hosannas are as pleasing to the Saviour now as in the days of his flesh, and to aid them in this noblest use of their happy voices is a work worthy of the highest talents and the best endeavors. The hymns and tunes in this volume, both old and new, have been selected from a far greater number, in view of their real and permanent excellence - to promote not only the happiness, but the salvation of the young. It is confidently committed to Him we love to honor, and to all who delight in his praise.

Marks of musical expression are intentionally omitted, that leaders may exercise their own taste in this essential matter. A refreshing variety, too, ought to be secured by the skilful use of solos, duets, quartets, and semi-choruses.

A large portion of the hymns and tunes are copyrighted; and no one is at liberty to publish any of them without the owner's consent. We acknowledge with pleasure the courtesy of several composers and owners who have given us the use of their tunes. We would also call attention to the charming original contributions of Rev. A. A. Graley, Manlius, N. Y., who is the composer of both words and music of the pieces bearing his initials; and to the fine harmonies of Mr. Howard kingsbury, who has assisted in selecting and revising all the music. W. W. R.

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