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A Hymnbook for the Sabbathkeeping Adventists

The issue of the Present Truth that came out from Oswego in late December, 1849 (volume 1, No. 6), carried a note introducing a new publication in preparation—a hymnbook. It read: 1BIO 170.5

Hymns for God's Peculiar People That Keep the Commandments of God, and the Faith of Jesus. 1BIO 170.6

This is the title of a small collection of hymns of forty-eight pages now in the press, but will be out in a few weeks. It will contain a choice selection of hymns applicable to our faith and hope at this time. Those who have choice hymns that are appropriate to the present time will please forward them immediately to my address; and also, send in their orders for the hymnbook. As but a small edition will be wanted, they will come high. Price, twelve for one dollar—12 1/2 cents single copy.—The Present Truth, December, 1849. 1BIO 170.7

Although the little hymnbook carried an 1849 date, it was not actually printed until early 1850 and was advertised in late March as “now ready.” 1BIO 171.1