Hymn sheet
London School Association
Category
Musical instruments, devices and recordings
Date
Unknown
Materials
Paper and wood
Measurements
650 mm (width); 914 mm (height)
Place of origin
Essex Street
Order this imageCollection
Sudbury Hall Museum of Childhood, Derbyshire
NT 667361
Summary
A group of twelve hymn sheets, with a torn front cover and a largely missing back cover. The sheets are attached to a bevelled wooden suspending bar at the top. The bar has a card attached. The front cover has, printed in black ink, the description of contents reading 'Twelve Hymn Sheets For Infant Classes, London School Association' and part of an address. The description is included on the first page followed by the titles, enclosed by a decorative line in red ink. '1, All things bright and beautiful; 2, Little beam of rosy light; 3, Can a little child like me; 4, Little drops of water; 5, Father from the throne on high; 6, I think when I read that sweet story of old; 7, Come let us sing our hymn to God; 8, The wise may bring their learning; 9, God make my life a little light; 10, The still small voice that speaks within; 11, Father heavenly Shepherd hear me; 12, Grace at meal-times; 12, Welcome to friends; 12, Closing verse'.
Makers and roles
London School Association, engraver and publisher