Glad Tidings. A COLLECTION OF HYMNS NEW AND OLD FOR THE Sunday School, Suitable also for Young People's Meetings, Y. M. C. A. Compiled and Arranged by W. L. MASON, Author of THE MASON" MUSIC COPYRIGHT, 1899 A. S. BARNES & COMPANY NEW YORK Price, postpaid, 30 cts. per copy. By Express, not prepaid, $3.00 per dozen. $25.00 per hundred. G PREFACE. LAD TIDINGS" is published with the view of meeting a need which has long been felt for a collection of sacred pieces suitable for the SundaySchool, consisting of the more familiar hymns of the better grade for young people, with the addition of a number of new pieces specially written for the work. It is designed to lift the youthful heart in a spirit of reverent praise to the Father, the Redeemer and the Comforter of mankind, while at the same time not losing sight of the joyful spirit which is so thoroughly characteristic of the young people of our time. It is difficult to find in a single collection the best of the old and well-tried hymns by standard composers, but it is hoped that the most of them will be found in "Glad Tidings." Of the new pieces, those which are worthy will survive, it is hoped, and find a permanent place in SundaySchool hymnology. Nothing can determine this but the popular verdict, and to that tribunal they are prayerfully committed. The thanks of the compiler are respectfully tendered to the Rev. Thomas S. Hastings, D. D., LL. D., for the use of several of his honored father's heretofore unpublished hymns; as well as to Giles Bushnell, Esq., to Hall-Mack Co., Mr. John J. Hood and to many others who have kindly contributed a share in the compilation of this work. It is believed that "Glad Tidings" will be found to be adapted not only to the Sunday-School, but to Young People's Meetings, the Y. M. C. A., Day Schools, Colleges, and the home circle. New York, September 1st, 1899. COPYRIGHT NOTICE. W. L. MASON. Most of the words and music in this book " Glad Tidings," are duly covered by copyright as required by law and cannot be reprinted without the authority and consent of the copyright owners, A. S. Barnes & Co., New York. (i) |