Infant Praises: A Collection of Sacred Songs, Hymns, and Music for Use in the Sabbath School Primary Department
Language: English
Published by John J. Hood, Philadelphia, 1884
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: Hidden History of Books, Longs, SC, U.S.A.Hidden History of Books
AbeBooks seller since April 22, 2025
Condition: Used - Very good
US$ 85.99
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Original 1884 edition of Infant Praises, a charming and influential late–19th century Sunday school songbook compiled by gospel composers J. R. Sweney and W. J. Kirkpatrick for the primary department. Bound in publisher’s tan pictorial paper-covered boards with ornate Victorian design and illustration of four children singing, backed in purple cloth. Interior includes complete musical scores and lyrics throughout. Copyright 1884 by John J. Hood. Contents include “We Are Little Children,” “Growing Up for Jesus,” “Young Soldiers for Jesus,” “Hosanna to Our King,” and “Hushed Was the Evening Hymn,” with contributions by Fanny J. Crosby, Josephine H. Sweney, and Arthur Sullivan. A beautiful example of early American religious publishing and children’s hymnody, designed for use in Sabbath schools. Boards lightly rubbed and soiled with minor edge wear, cloth spine showing mild fading, binding tight, pages clean and bright with minimal foxing. A solid, well-preserved copy of an uncommon children’s hymnal from the golden age of Philadelphia gospel publishing.…
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Bibliographic details
- Title
- Infant Praises: A Collection of Sacred Songs, Hymns, and Music for Use in the Sabbath School Primary Department
- Author
- J. R. Sweney and W. J. Kirkpatrick
- Publisher
- John J. Hood, Philadelphia
- Publication year
- 1884
- Condition
- Very good
- Dust jacket
- No Jacket
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Illustrator
- Cover design unsigned (engraved children illustration)
- Seller catalogs
- Classic Illustrated Children's Books
Hidden History of Books
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Welcome to The Hidden History of Books, where every volume has a story waiting to be rediscovered. As a retired librarian with a background in scholarly research and book provenance, I specialize in rare books and first editions that span all genres — from the overlooked and obscure to the culturally iconic. My inventory is carefully sourced from estate sales and private collections, with a focus on books that carry the quiet weight of time, ownership, and intellectual legacy. I believe a book’s value lies not just in its content or rarity, but in the lives it has touched along the way — authors, owners, annotators, and collectors. That belief informs everything I do. You can count on: Conservative grading — no surprises, no exaggerations. I highlight flaws openly and describe condition with care. Detailed listings with a focus on historical and bibliographic context when available. Fast, safe shipping using USPS Media Mail and secure packaging to protect your purchase. Whether you’re a collector, a scholar, or a fellow lover of forgotten shelves, I invite you to browse the catalog and uncover the hidden histories that live between the covers.…
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