Description: [EARLY METHODIST INTEREST] HYMNS AND SACRED POEMS In Two Volumes FIRST EDITION Charles Wesley Bristol, 1749 [Methodism.] Hymns and Sacred Poems in Two Volumes. By Charles Wesley, M.A., Student of Christ-Church, Oxford. Printed and Sold by Felix Farley. Briston, 1749. Octavo. (App. 6.5 x 4 in.) First Edition. Full English calf binding, rebacked, five raised bands, red morocco labels, gilt to spine. Complete in two volumes, bound together. John Wesley wrote: "In the year 1749, my brother printed two volumes of 'Hymns and Sacred Poems.' As I did not see these before they were published, there were some things in them that I did not approve of." A number of celebrated hymns appeared in this collection for the first time, including: "O Love Divine;" "Soldiers of Christ, Arise;" and "Lamb of God, I Look to Thee," etc. Early ownership inscription "M. Moore." Complete collation note dated 10/12/70 (Green; J.J.). _____________________________________ Items listed on eBay are merely representative of our broader inventory. We specialize in early printed Bibles in English, with a particular focus on first editions and other significant printings. Our stock includes a wide range of Tyndale New Testaments, as well as first editions of the Coverdale Bible (1535), the Matthews Bible (1537), the Great Bible (1539), the Geneva Bible (1560), the Bishops Bible (1568) and the King James Bible (1611). Please do not hesitate to enquire regarding other early printed books and manuscripts.
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Binding: Leather
Place of Publication: Bristol
Language: English
Special Attributes: 1st Edition
Region: Europe
Author: Charles Wesley
Publisher: Felix Farley
Topic: Religion
Subject: Religion & Spirituality
Original/Facsimile: Original
Year Printed: 1749
