Laus Deo! The Worcester collection of sacred harmony. In three parts...

Songbook which apparently belonged to Eli Grover (1766-1837) and then to his grandchildren, twin sisters Catherine ("Kate") A. and Cathaline ("Cady") A. Grover, and then great-grandchild Eliza (Grover) Barker.

[Worcester, Mass. : I. Thomas, 1788]

1788

120 p. ; 14 x 24 cm.

BHS copy wants for t.p., p.119-120. Title sourced from online data.

Full title: Laus Deo! The Worcester collection of sacred harmony. In three parts. Containing, I. An introduction to the grounds of musick: or, Rules for learners. II. A large number of celebrated psalm and hymn tunes, from the most approved ancient and modern authors; together with several new ones, never before published: the whole suited to all metres, usually sung in churches. III. Select anthems, fughes, and favourites pieces of musick, with an additional number of psalm and hymn tunes. : The whole compiled for the use of schools, and singing societies.

Inscribed on paper affixed to inside front cover: "Kate A. & Cady A. Grover book, Bethel, Maine."

Inscribed on second piece of paper affixed over first: "Mrs. Eliza Grover Barker, great grandfather's singing book."