Description
Rare 1834 Hymnal – A Historic Piece of 19th Century Worship!
Up for sale is an exceptionally rare and historically significant copy of A Choice Selection of Hymns and Spiritual Songs by Joseph Williams, published in 1834. This hymnal offers a unique glimpse into early 19th-century Christian worship, designed for prayer meetings, camp gatherings, and personal devotion.
Why This Hymnal is a Rare Find:
Published in 1834 – A true relic of early American and British hymnody
Compiled by Joseph Williams, an English composer and coal miner, who tragically passed in a mining accident the same year
198 Hymns & 270 Pages + Index – A larger and more complete version than many known copies
No Musical Notation – True to 19th-century hymnals, this book focuses on the powerful hymn texts
Scarce in Any Condition – Very few copies exist today, making this a must-have for collectors of hymnals, religious texts, and early American worship materials
Condition Details:
Condition: This rare book shows signs of age and use, a water stain(?), and with the front board mostly detached but still connected. There is overall wear to the covers and binding, but the text block remains intact, and the pages, including all 198 hymns and the index, are complete. Despite the wear, this remains an extraordinarily rare and valuable piece of hymnody history.
A must-have for collectors of rare religious books, historians of early Christian music, and anyone who appreciates spiritual heritage.
Don’t miss your chance to own this rare and historic 1834 hymnal! Secure this unique artifact today.
