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• Letters on Psalmody : a review of the leading arguments for the exclusive use of the book of Psalms. (Philadelphia : Williams & Alfred Martien, l859., 1859), by William Annan, Alumni Collection (Princeton Theological Seminary), and Benson Collection of Hymnals and Hymnology (Princeton Theological Seminary) (page images at HathiTrust)
• An Apology for the Book of Psalms, in five letters : addressed to the friends of union in the church of God. (Philadelphia : Daniels & Smith, 1852., 1852), by Gilbert McMaster and Benson Collection of Hymnals and Hymnology (Princeton Theological Seminary) (page images at HathiTrust)
• The Psalmody question : an examination of the alleged divine appointment of the book of Psalms as the exclusive manual of praise. (Middletown, N.Y. : Hanford and Horton, 1908., 1908), by D. F. Bonner and Benson Collection of Hymnals and Hymnology (Princeton Theological Seminary) (page images at HathiTrust)
• The Exclusive claims of David's Psalms. (Saint John, N.B. : Barnes, 1855., 1855), by William Sommerville and Benson Collection of Hymnals and Hymnology (Princeton Theological Seminary) (page images at HathiTrust)
• A statement of the proceedings of the Presbytery of Glasgow relative to the use of an organ in St. Andrew's Church, in the public worship of God, on the 23d August, 1807. (Glasgow : Printed by W. Lang [etc.], 1808., 1808), by Presbytery of Glasgow, Thomas F. Torrance Collection (Princeton Theological Seminary), and Benson Collection of Hymnals and Hymnology (Princeton Theological Seminary) (page images at HathiTrust)
• A Discourse on the divine ordinance of singing Psalms ... (Philadelphia : Printed by William Young, 1791., 1791), by John Anderson and Benson Collection of Hymnals and Hymnology (Princeton Theological Seminary) (page images at HathiTrust)
• Notes on Psalmody. ([publisher not identified], 1800), by William Robertson and Benson Collection of Hymnals and Hymnology (Princeton Theological Seminary) (page images at HathiTrust)
• Gospel musick : or, The singing of Davids Psalms, &c. in the publick congregations, or private families asserted, and vindicated, against a printed pamphlet entituled, Certain reasons by way of confutation of singing Psalms in the letter; Objections sent in, in writing; Scruples of some tender consciences (London : H. Overton, 1644., 1644), by Nathanael Homes and Benson Collection of Hymnals and Hymnology (Princeton Theological Seminary) (page images at HathiTrust)
• Singing of psalmes a gospel-ordinance : or a treatise, wherein are handled these particulars, 1. Touching the duty it selfe; 2. Touching the matter to be sung; 3. Touching the singers; 4. Touching the manner of singing (London : Printed for J.R. and H.A., 1650., 1650), by John Cotton and Benson Collection of Hymnals and Hymnology (Princeton Theological Seminary) (page images at HathiTrust)
• The true psalmody : or, the Bible Psalms the church's only manual of praise. (Philadelphia : William S. Young, 1859., 1859), by Benson Collection of Hymnals and Hymnology (Princeton Theological Seminary) (page images at HathiTrust)
• A Treatise concerning the lawfulness of instrumental musick in holy offices (London : Printed for William Hawes, 1700., 1700), by Henry Dodwell, John Newte, and Benson Collection of Hymnals and Hymnology (Princeton Theological Seminary) (page images at HathiTrust)
• The Breach repaired in God's worship : or, singing of Psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs proved to be an holy ordinance of Jesus Christ ; with an answer to all objections ; as also, an examination of Mr. Isaac Marlow's two papers, one called, A discourse against singing, &c. the other An appendix wherein his arguments and cavils are detected and refuted. (London : Printed for the Author and sold by John Hancock, 1691., 1691), by Benjamin Keach and Benson Collection of Hymnals and Hymnology (Princeton Theological Seminary) (page images at HathiTrust)
• Discourse on Psalmody : delivered at Newburgh, before the Presbytery of Hudson, September, 1801 (Newburgh : Printed by Dennis Coles, 1801., 1801), by Jonathan Freeman and Benson Collection of Hymnals and Hymnology (Princeton Theological Seminary) (page images at HathiTrust)
• The reasonableness of setting forth the most worthy praise of Almighty God, according to the use of the primitive church : with historical views of the nature, origin, and progress of metre Psalmody. (New-York : Printed and sold by T. and J. Swords, 1814., 1814), by William Smith and Benson Collection of Hymnals and Hymnology (Princeton Theological Seminary) (page images at HathiTrust)
• A second dissertation on singing in the worship of God : introduced with two letters to the Revd. Mr. Gilbert Boyce, in defence of a former dissertation on that subject. (London : J. Buckland, 1787., 1787), by Dan Taylor and Benson Collection of Hymnals and Hymnology (Princeton Theological Seminary) (page images at HathiTrust)
• A discourse on Psalmody : in which it is clearly shewn, that it is the duty of Christians to take the principal subjects and occasions of their psalms, hymns and spiritual songs from the Gospel of Christ (Philadelphia : William W. Woodward, 1794., 1794), by James Latta, Sprague Collection of Early American Religious Pamphlets (Princeton Theological Seminary), and Benson Collection of Hymnals and Hymnology (Princeton Theological Seminary) (page images at HathiTrust)
• A vindication of the "Letters on Psalmody," from the strictures of John T. Pressly, D.D. (Pittsburgh : Printed by W.S. Haven, 1866., 1866), by William Annan, Alumni Collection (Princeton Theological Seminary), and Benson Collection of Hymnals and Hymnology (Princeton Theological Seminary) (page images at HathiTrust)
• An Apology for the Book of Psalms, in five letters : addressed to the friends of union in the church of God ... together with animadversions upon Dr. Ely's review of the first edition. (Philadelphia : David Hogan, 1821., 1821), by Gilbert McMaster and Benson Collection of Hymnals and Hymnology (Princeton Theological Seminary) (page images at HathiTrust)
• Defence of an inquiry into the propriety of using an evangelical Psalmody in the worship of God : against the objections of Rev. John T. Pressly, D.D. (Pittsburgh : Printed by George Parkin, 1844., 1844), by Samuel Ralston and Benson Collection of Hymnals and Hymnology (Princeton Theological Seminary) (page images at HathiTrust)
• The public worship of God : its authority and modes, hymns and hymn books (London : J. Nisbet and Son, 1869., 1869), by James Gibson and Benson Collection of Hymnals and Hymnology (Princeton Theological Seminary) (page images at HathiTrust)
• Psalmody : an examination of authority for making uninspired songs, and for using them in the formal worhsip of God (St. Clairsville, Oh. : John Stuart, 1871., 1871), by J. B. Johnston and Benson Collection of Hymnals and Hymnology (Princeton Theological Seminary) (page images at HathiTrust)
• A treatise on Psalmody, addressed to the worshippers of God : containing the work of the Rev. Wm. Sommerville, A.M. ; with some additions, principally from Drs. Anderson and M'Masters. (Pittsburgh : Printed for the Publisher, 1837., 1837), by William Sommerville and Benson Collection of Hymnals and Hymnology (Princeton Theological Seminary) (page images at HathiTrust)
• Review of Ralston's Inquiry into the propriety of using an evangelical Psalmody in the worship of God. (Allegheny : John B. Kennedy, 1848., 1848), by John Taylor Pressly and Benson Collection of Hymnals and Hymnology (Princeton Theological Seminary) (page images at HathiTrust)
• The organ question : statements by Dr. Ritchie, and Dr. Porteous for and against the use of the organ in public worship, in the proceedings of the Presbytery of Glasgow, 1807-8 (Toronto : Printed by Lovell & Gibson, 1859., 1859), by William Ritchie, William Porteous, and Benson Collection of Hymnals and Hymnology (Princeton Theological Seminary) (page images at HathiTrust)
• The two organs : an essay on Psalmody. (Bristol : W. Mack [etc.], [1860?], 1860), by John Burder and Benson Collection of Hymnals and Hymnology (Princeton Theological Seminary) (page images at HathiTrust)
• An essay to prove singing of Psalms with conjoin'd voices, a Christian duty : and to resolve the doubts concerning it. (London : Printed by J.D. for John Harris, 1696., 1696), by Richard Allen and Benson Collection of Hymnals and Hymnology (Princeton Theological Seminary) (page images at HathiTrust)
• The True Psalmody : or, the Bible Psalms the church's only manual of praise ; with prefaces by Henry Cooke, John Edgar, and Thomas Houston. (Belfast : Printed and Published by James Johnston [etc.], 1861., 1861), by Benson Collection of Hymnals and Hymnology (Princeton Theological Seminary) (page images at HathiTrust)
• A tractate on church music : being an extract from the Reverend and learned Mr. Peirce's vindication of the Dissenters. (London : [publisher not identified], 1786., 1786), by James Peirce and Benson Collection of Hymnals and Hymnology (Princeton Theological Seminary) (page images at HathiTrust)
• Musical service : is it right? (London : Simpkin, Marshall & Co., 1903., 1903), by James Neil and Benson Collection of Hymnals and Hymnology (Princeton Theological Seminary) (page images at HathiTrust; US access only)
• Church music question. ([Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 1883., 1883), by J. Spencer Curwen and Benson Collection of Hymnals and Hymnology (Princeton Theological Seminary) (page images at HathiTrust)
• A dissertation on singing in the worship of God : interspersed with occasional strictures on Mr. Boyce's late tract, entitled, "Serious thoughts on the present mode and practice of singing in the public worship of God". (London : Printed for the Author, sold by J. Buckland, [1786], 1786), by Dan Taylor and Benson Collection of Hymnals and Hymnology (Princeton Theological Seminary) (page images at HathiTrust)
• The design and benefits of instrumental musick : considered in a sermon delivered at Lebanon Goshen, May 7, 1807, on the occasion of having an organ introduced as an aid in the worship and melody of God's house. (New London : Printed by Ebenezer P. Cady, 1807., 1807), by William Lyman, Sprague Collection of Early American Religious Pamphlets (Princeton Theological Seminary), and Benson Collection of Hymnals and Hymnology (Princeton Theological Seminary) (page images at HathiTrust)
• Singing of psalmes a gospel-ordinance : or a treatise, wherein are handled these foure particulars, 1. Touching the dut is selfe; 2. Touching the matter to be sung; 3. Touching the singers; 4. Touching the manner of singing (London : Printed by M.S. for Hannah Allen and John Rothwell, 1647., 1647), by John Cotton and Benson Collection of Hymnals and Hymnology (Princeton Theological Seminary) (page images at HathiTrust)
• An Apology for the Book of Psalms, in five letters : addressed to the friends of union in the church of God ... together with animadversions upon Dr. Ely's review of the first edition. (Philadelphia : D. Hogan, 1821., 1821), by Gilbert McMaster and Benson Collection of Hymnals and Hymnology (Princeton Theological Seminary) (page images at HathiTrust)
• Great abuse of musick : in two parts ... (London : Printed by J.H. for John Wyatt, 1711., 1711), by Arthur Bedford, Puritan Collection of English and American Literature (Princeton Theological Seminary), and Benson Collection of Hymnals and Hymnology (Princeton Theological Seminary) (page images at HathiTrust)
• Parochial music corrected : containing remarks on the performance of psalmody in country churches, and on the ridiculous and profane manner of singing practised by the Methodists ... (London : Printed for the Author, 1762., 1762), by William Riley, William Riley, and Benson Collection of Hymnals and Hymnology (Princeton Theological Seminary) (page images at HathiTrust)
• Resolutions of the House of Bishops, on the subject of music in the church : together with some suggestions on the best mode of accomplishing the object ; with a few critical remarks on congregational singing, and the music books best adapted for the purpose (New York : John F. Trow, Printer, 1859., 1859), by Benson Collection of Hymnals and Hymnology (Princeton Theological Seminary) (page images at HathiTrust)
• A plea for sacred music. (New York : American Tract Society, [1850?], 1850), by Edward W. Hooker and Benson Collection of Hymnals and Hymnology (Princeton Theological Seminary) (page images at HathiTrust)
• Sacred music : source of the prevailing abuses in cultivation, and the only practical remedy. (New York : Leavitt, Trow & Co., 1844., 1844), by Thomas Hastings and Benson Collection of Hymnals and Hymnology (Princeton Theological Seminary) (page images at HathiTrust)

• Christian, sober and plain exercitation on the two grand practical controversies of these times : infant-baptism, and singing of Psalms ... (London : Printed for Robert White, 1654., 1654), by Cuthbert Sydenham and Benson Collection of Hymnals and Hymnology (Princeton Theological Seminary) (page images at HathiTrust)

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• The Whole Book of Psalms, Collected into English Metre (Oxford: Printed at the University Press by S. Collingwood and Co., 1836), contrib. by Thomas Sternhold and John Hopkins (multiple formats at Google)
• The Whole Booke of Psalmes, Faithfully Translated Into English Metre (1640 Bay Psalm book)
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• Music in the church. (AMS Press, 1970), by Peter Christian Lutkin (page images at HathiTrust; US access only)
• The usefulness of church musick, a sermon, 1696 (William Andrews Clark Memorial Library, University of California, 1955), by Sampson Estwick and Nicholas Brady (page images at HathiTrust)
• An essay upon the sacred use of organs, in Christian assemblies : Proving, that it was peculiar to the Jewish church; is no where enjoyned in the New Testament; no [!] received into the primitive church: but first introduced by Pope Vitalian: And is therefore deservedly banished the most part of Protestant churches ... And answering the arguments usually adduced by Papists and formalists for its defence ... (Printed anno, 1713) (page images at HathiTrust)
• Instrumental music : a discussion of the question; is there divine authority for the use of instrumental music in the worship of the New testament Church? : with a refutation of the main arguments of the Rev. H.B. Wilson, and other leading innovators in the Irish Presbyterian church (Printed at "The Witness" steam-printing works , 1883), by Alexander Robinson and H. B. Wilson (page images at HathiTrust)
• Princeton lectures, 1908. (Printed for the author by T.A. Davis, 1908), by John Barbour (page images at HathiTrust)
• The music of the church considered in its various branches, congregational and choral: an historical and practical treatise for the general reader. (R.B. Seeley and W. Burnside, 1831), by John Antes Latrobe (page images at HathiTrust)
• Instrumental music in Christian worship; being a review of a work by M. C. Kurfees entitled "Instrumental music in the worship," (The Standard publishing company, 1914), by J. B. Briney (page images at HathiTrust)
• Religious music : two discourses (Hartford : F.A. Brown, 1852., 1852), by Horace Bushnell, Thomas M. Clark, and Benson Collection of Hymnals and Hymnology (Princeton Theological Seminary) (page images at HathiTrust)
• Instrumental music in the ... church (Whittet & Shepperson, printers, 1888), by John L. Girardeau (page images at HathiTrust)
• Music and religion. (AMS Press, 1973), by Stanley Armstrong Hunter (page images at HathiTrust)
• The music of the church considered in its various branches, congregational and choral: an historical and practical treatise for the general reader. (R.B. Seeley and W. Burnside, 1831), by John Antes Latrobe (page images at HathiTrust)
• Music in the church. (AMS Press, 1970), by Peter Christian Lutkin (page images at HathiTrust; US access only)
• Zion's service of song : its importance, improvement and posture (Shepherd & Aitchison, 1856), by S. J. Moore (page images at HathiTrust)
• De la musique dans les églises, considérée dans ses rapports avec l'objet des cérémonies religieuses (Impr. de P. Cléaz, 1809), by George-Marie Raymond (page images at HathiTrust)
• Instrumental music in the worship : or, the Greek verb psallo philologically and historically examined : together with a full discussion of kindred matters relating to music in Christian worship. (McQuiddy, 1911), by M. C. Kurfees (page images at HathiTrust)
• Of gifts and offices in the publick worship of God; a treatise in three parts, endeavouring an impartial account, what was in the inspiried age of the church, what succeeded in the more ordinary state, what reasonably may be allowed now, in prayer, singing, preaching. Designed to make people more sober, regular, and serious in publick worship. (Printed by B. Tooke, 1679), by Edward Wettenhall (page images at HathiTrust)
• Gosudarevy pi︠e︡vchīe dʹi︠a︡ki xvii vi︠e︡ka. ([n.p., 1800), by Dmitriĭ Vasilʹevich Razumovskiĭ (page images at HathiTrust)
• Unto the reverend the Presbytery of Toronto of the Presbyterian Church of Canada in Connection with the Church of Scotland the memorial and the complaint of the subscriber, being a member of St. Andrew's Church congregation, Toronto .. (s.n., 1859), by John Robertson (page images at HathiTrust)
• The organ question critically examined (s.n.], 1884), by Disruption elder (page images at HathiTrust)
• The organ question statements by Dr. Ritchie and Dr. Porteous, for and against the use of the organ in public worship in the proceedings of the presbytery of Glasgow, 1807-8 : with an introductory notice by Robert S. Candlish, D.D., Edinburgh; to which is annexed a memorial to the presbytery of Toronto, in connection with the Church of Scotland, on the same subject. (s.n.], 1859), by William Ritchie (page images at HathiTrust)
• Instrumental music in churches (s.n., 1800) (page images at HathiTrust)
• Reglement concernant le chant et la musique dans les églises (s.n., in the 19th century), by Ignace Bourget and Église catholique. Diocèse de Montréal. Évêque (1840-1876 : Bourget) (page images at HathiTrust)
• Address by Rev. John Fraser, of Kincardine, in the debate on instrumental music at the Synod in Montreal, June 12th, 1868 (s.n., 1868), by John Fraser (page images at HathiTrust)
• Line upon line, or, Instrumental music in Presbyterian churches reports of discussions in the courts of the Canada Presbyterian Church in 1867, on an overture from Knox Church, Montreal. (Murray, 1868), by Canada Presbyterian Church (page images at HathiTrust)
• The use of organs and other instruments of music in Christian worship indefensible : with reviews of the publications of Dean Ramsay, Dr. Robert Lee, and others on the subject; and some remarks on the bearing of recent innovations (W. R. M'Phun & son, 1866), by James Begg (page images at HathiTrust)
• Guilielmi Moll : commentatio ad quaestionem theologicam, quamposuit nobilissimus ordo theologorum in Academia Lugduno-Batava, A. MDCCCXXXIII. ([s.n.], 1834), by Willem Moll (page images at HathiTrust)
• Psalmodia : or, The pastor's plea for sacred psalmody (New-York : E. Collier, 1836., 1836), by Frederick Freeman and Benson Collection of Hymnals and Hymnology (Princeton Theological Seminary) (page images at HathiTrust)
• Thoughts on the singing of psalms and anthems in churches. ([Philadelphia] : [publisher not identified], [1808], 1808), by Benson Collection of Hymnals and Hymnology (Princeton Theological Seminary) (page images at HathiTrust)
• Music in work and worship : a discussion of Church music as an applied art. (New York : Fleming H. Revell, 1925., 1925), by Edmund S. Lorenz and Benson Collection of Hymnals and Hymnology (Princeton Theological Seminary) (page images at HathiTrust)
• Boswell-Hardeman discussion on instrumental music in the worship, conducted in the Ryman Auditorium, Nashville, Tenn., May 31 to June 5, 1923. (Gospel Advocate Co., 1924), by Ira M. Boswell and N. B. Hardeman (page images at HathiTrust)
• Singing of Psalmes a Gospel-ordinance, or, A Treatise wherein are handled these particulars 1. Touching the duty itselfe, 2. Touching the matter to be sung, 3. Touching the singers, 4. Touching the manner of singing / by John Cotton ... (London : Printed for J.R. ... and H.A. ..., 1650), by John Cotton (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A treatise concerning the lawfulness of instrumental musick in holy offices by Henry Dodwell ... ; to which is prefixed, a preface in vindication of Mr. Newte's sermon concerning the lawfulness and use of organs in the Christian church, &c. ... (London : Printed for William Haws ..., 1700), by Henry Dodwell (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The lawfulness and expediency of church-musick asserted in a sermon preached at St. Brides-Church upon the 22d. of November, 1693 being the anniversary meeting of gentlemen, lovers of musick / by Ralph Battell ... (London : Printed by J. Heptinstall for John Carr, 1694/5), by Ralph Battell (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Mr. Newte's sermon concerning the lawfulness and use of organs in the Christian church ([London : Printed by Freeman Collins, 1696.]), by John Newte (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A sermon preached at St. Bride's Church, on St. Cæcilia's Day, Nov. 22, 1685 being the anniversary feast of the lovers of musick / by Charles Hickman ... (London : Printed for Walter Kettilby ..., 1696), by Charles Hickman (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The holy harmony: or, a plea for the abolishing of organs and other musick out of the Protestant churches of Great Britain, and demolishing of superstitious and idolatrous monuments.: With a plenary expression of the Parliaments piety, cities charity, countreys constancy. (London : Printed by R. Austin, and A. Coe, 1643) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Gospel musick, or, The singing of Davids psalms, &c. in the publick congregations, or private families asserted, and vindicated, against a printed pamphlet, entitled, Certain reasons by way of confutation of singing psalms in the letter, objections sent in, in writing, scruples of some tender consciences by thy loving brother, N.H., D.D., M.M.S. ; vnto which is added, the iudgement of our worthy brethren of New-England touching singing of psalms, as it is learnedly and gravely set forth in their preface to the Singing psalms, by them translated into metre. (London : Printed for Henry Overton ..., 1644), by Nathanael Homes (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• An answer to a brief discourse concerning singing in the publick worship of God in the Gospel-church, by I. M. 1690: (London : printed for the author H. K., 1691), by Hanserd Knollys (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A Letter to a friend in the country concerning the use of instrumental musick in the worship of God in answer to Mr. Newte's sermon preach'd at Tiverton in Devon on the occasion of an organ being erected in that parish-church. (London : Printed for A. Baldwin, 1698), by John Newte (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• An answer to Richard Allen's essay, vindication and appendix wherein he endeavors to prove that singing of Psalms with conjoyn'd voices is a Christian duty / by R.C. (London printed : [s.n.], 1697), by Richard Claridge (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Scripture proof for singing hymns and spiritual songs, or, An answer to several queries and objections frequently made use of to stumble and turn aside young Christians from their duty to God in singing of psalms gathered out of the Scriptures of truth, to which is added the testimony of some learned men, to prove that Scripture-psalms are intended by all those three words, psalms, hymns, and songs, used by the Apostle, Eph. 5. 19, Colos. 3. 16 / by E.H. (London : Printed by John Astwood and sold by Nath. Hiller ..., 1696), by E. H. (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The well-tuned organ, or, An exercitation wherein this question is fully and largely discussed, whether or no instrumental and organickal musick be lawful in holy publick assemblies : which query made good in the affirmativ by by the blessing of God upon the industry of Joseph Brookbank ... (London printed : [s.n.], 1660), by Joseph Brookbank (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The nature, pleasure and advantages of church-musick. A sermon preached at a lecture in the First Parish of Lancaster, on Thursday April 4th. 1771. / By Zabdiel Adams, A.M. Pastor of the church in Lunenburg. ; Published at the request of the choir. ; [Four lines of Scripture texts] (Boston: : Printed by Richard Draper., MDCCLXXI. [1771]), by Zabdiel Adams (HTML at Evans TCP)
• Of sacred poetry and music. A discourse at Christ-Church, Cambridge, at the opening of the organ, on Tuesday, XXI August, MDCCLXIV. / By East Apthorp, M.A. Missionary at Cambridge. ; [Three lines from Quinctilian] (Boston: : Printed by Green and Russell., MDCCLXIV. [1764]), by East Apthorp, John Temple, and Mass.) Christ Church (Cambridge (HTML at Evans TCP)
• The duty of Christians, in singing the praise of God, explained. A sermon. / By John Black, Pastor of the Upper Presbyterian Congregation of Marsh-Creek, Pennsylvania. ; [Four lines from Revelation] (York [Pa.]: : Printed by John and James Edie., 1792), by John Black (HTML at Evans TCP)
• A Brief discourse concerning regular singing, shewing from the Scriptures, the necessity and incumbency thereof in the worship of God. (Boston, N. England, : Printed by B. Green, Jun. for John Eliot, at his shop at the south end of the town., 1725), by Peter Thacher (HTML at Evans TCP)
• The use and excellency of vocal music, in public worship. A sermon preached at an occasional lecture, in Lexington. Appointed to promote and encourage the divine use of vocal music, more especially in public worship, on Wednesday April 25. 1770. / By Jonas Clark A.M. Pastor of the church in Lexington. ; [Eight lines of Scripture texts] (Boston: : Printed for Nicholas Bowes in Corn-Hill., 1770), by Jonas Clark (HTML at Evans TCP)
• An essay to silence the outcry that has been made in some places against regular singing. In a sermon preach'd at Framingham, / by the Reverend Mr. Josiah Dwight, Pastor of the Church of Christ in Woodstock. (Boston: : Printed for John Eliot, and sold at his shop at the south-end of the town., 1725), by Josiah Dwight (HTML at Evans TCP)
• The duty and manner of singing in Christian churches, considered and illustrated; in a sermon preached at a singing lecture in Warwick, January 29th, 1772. / By Lemuel Hedge, A.M. Pastor of the church there. ; Published at the request of the singers. ; [[Three lines of Scripture texts] (Boston: : Printed by Richard Draper., MDCCLXXII. [1772]), by Lemuel Hedge (HTML at Evans TCP)
• The lawfulness, excellency, and advantage of instrumental musick in the publick worship of God urg'd and enforc'd, from Scripture, and the example of the far greater part of Christians in all ages. Address'd to all (particularly the Presbyterians and Baptists) who have hitherto been taught to look upon the use of instrumental musick in the worship of God as unlawful. / By a Presbyterian. ; [Two lines from Congreve] (Philadelphia: : Printed and sold by William Dunlap, at the newest printing-office, in Market-Street., M,DCC,LXIII. [1763]), by James Lyon and Francis Hopkinson (HTML at Evans TCP)
• A discourse delivered in Christ's Church at Norwich-Landing. in the state of Connecticut, on Wednesday, the 24th day of August, being the day of introducing an organ into that church. / By William Smith, A.M. Rector of Trinity Church, Newport, Rhode-Island State. ; [One line from Psalms] (Norwich [Conn.]: : Printed by John Trumbull., M,DCC,XCI. [1791]), by William Smith (HTML at Evans TCP)
• Utile dulci. or, A joco-serious dialogue, concerning regular singing: calculated for a particular town, (where it was publickly had, on Friday Oct. 12. 1722.) but may serve some other places in the same climate. / By Thomas Symmes, philomusicus. ; [Eight lines of quotations] (Boston: : Printed by B. Green, for Samuel Gerrish, near the Brick Meeting House in Cornhill., 1723), by Thomas Symmes (HTML at Evans TCP)
• An humble attempt towards the improvement of psalmody: the propriety, necessity and use, of evangelical psalms, in Christian worship. : Delivered at a meeting of the Presbytery of Hanover in Virginia, October 6th, 1762. / By John Todd, A.M. ; [Six lines of quotations] (Philadelphia: : Printed by Andrew Steuart; at the Bible-in-Heart, in Second Street,, MDCCLXIII. [1763]), by John Todd (HTML at Evans TCP)
• The sweet psalmist of Israel. A sermon preach'd at the lecture held in Boston, by the Society for Promoting Regular & Good Singing, and for Reforming the Depravations and Debasements our Psalmody Labours Under, in Order to Introduce the Proper and True Old Way of Singing. : Now published at the desire of several ministers that heard it, and at the request of the society aforesaid. / By Thomas Walter, M.A. Minister of a church in Roxbury. ; [Three lines from Psalms] (Boston: : Printed by J. Franklin, for S. Gerrish, near the Brick Meeting-House in Cornhill,, 1722), by Thomas Walter and Mass.) Society For Promoting Regular & Good Singing (Boston (HTML at Evans TCP)

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