1831 ENOCH W FREEMAN. Rare Baptist Revival Hymnal Published in Second Great Awakening

The work of revival which has been carried forward in this town for more than three years past, and which is still progressing, seems to call for a greater number and a more extensive variety of hymns than are usually found in collections of this kind . . . care has been taken to select those hymns which are best adapted to be sung in "times of refreshing from the presence of the Lord." It is fondly hoped that this book may be made userful as an instrument in exciting and perpetuating those glorious revivals of pure religion which so signally characterize this age in which Zion is breaking forth on every side in songs of praise. . . Preface / Advertisement. 

Freeman, Enoch. W. Pastor of the First Baptist Church, Lowell, Massachusetts. A Selection of Hymns: Including a few Originals, Designed to Aid the Friends of Zion in their Private and Social Worship. Concord, N.H. 1831. 288pp.

Charming pocket volume measuring 3 x 4.5 inches appx in half leather. Exceptionally rare with no copies on the market at any price. A bit rubbed, but solid and attractive. One leaf torn and defective [lacking 80+ percent]. Nevertheless, worth preserving.