The PREFACE.
Editor has more of this kind by him, wich if Providence so appoint may follow; and the Design be carried on to something Higher, for the Use of ths greater Proficients both in Musick, and Religion.
That something more particular in point of Gratitude is yet needful to be Advanc'd, in Nation that above all other has had the Experience of such surprising Favours and peculiar Blessings, I believe none will deny: And 'tis for the Excitement of this Spirit, and as a Mite of Thankful Oblation to the Fountain of Mercies and Blessings, towards the appeasing his Indignation, and averting his Judgments, and for the Continuation of his Goodness to us, that this Design is Ultimately Intended. Let us above all others, Sing for the Majefty of the Lord, and let his Name be Glorified in This our Isle. And we shall find the Ascending Echo of Praise for Mercies Receiv'd, Return'd and Re-Echo'd from the Heavens, in Mercies Multiply'd. Yea, it will reflect Glory also upon Us, upon our QUEEN, and upon our Kingdom; from the Glory of His Presence, and the Smile of his Countenance, Ev'n Glory to the Righteous. So may the Glory of our Isle, and of our Kingdom Increase, in and from the Glory of His breaking forth among us, and Shining upon us.
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