The online edition of this book in the public domain, i.e., not protected by copyright, has been produced by the Emory University Digital Library Publications Program. General Note: For 3-4 voices; shape-note notation. Preface to original ed. dated "April, 1844." Includes index. Raymond C. Hamrick Hymnal Collection, 2005--Pitts Theology Library. Pitts Theology Library has 2 non-identical copies: t.p. differs slightly. This copy is bound in red and has the name "W. F. Elder" embossed in gold on the cover. Edition: 4th edition, entirely remodelled : containing one hundred and thirty new and select pieces, expressly arranged and prepared for this book / compiled by a committee appointed by "The Southern Musical Convention."

Full title // The Sacred harp: a collection of psalm and hymn tunes, odes, and anthems, selected from the most eminent authors, together with nearly one hundred pieces never before published ; suited to most metres, and well adapted to churches of every denomination, singing schools, and private societies, with plain rules for learners