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title: 'The Presbyterian Psalmodist: A Collection of Tunes Adapted to the Psalms and Hymns of the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America'
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authors:
- 'Presbyterian Church in the United States of America'
date: 1852-01-01
collection: 'Archives'
subcollection: '19th century'
topics:
- 'Hymnody and Psalmody'
- 'Public Worship'
scriptures:
- 'Psalms 150'
- 'Colossians 3'
url: https://confessional.org/archives/19th-century/pcusa-1852-the-presbyterian-psalmodist-a-collection-of-tunes-adapted-to-the-psalms-and-hymns-of-the-presbyterian-church-in-the-united-states-of-america
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# The Presbyterian Psalmodist: A Collection of Tunes Adapted to the Psalms and Hymns of the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America

Preface to The Presbyterian Psalmody (1851) calling for improved, edifying congregational singing, preserving standard tunes, and compiling a uniform collection for the Church.

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