A hymn, composed by the Reverend Mr. Whitefield, to be sung over his own corps. Taken from the original, May 1, 1764.

All titles

• A hymn, composed by the Reverend Mr. Whitefield, to be sung over his own corps. Taken from the original, May 1, 1764.
• Funeral hymn
• Hymn, composed by the Reverend Mr. Whitefield.

People / Organizations

• Charles Wesley (Author)

Imprint

[Boston: s.n, 1770?]

Publication year

1770-1770

ESTC No.

W12808

Grub Street ID

322102

Description

1 sheet : ill. (relief cuts) ; 1/2⁰

Note

Hymn in six stanzas; first line: Ah! lovely appearance of death.

"Though the title of this hymn states that the author was Whitefield, it was first printed in the first series of Charles Wesley's funeral hymns. .. See also Charles Wesley's Journal, vol. 1, 1849, p. 379, for the occasion which inspired the poem."--Sabin, entry 102643.

Imprint suggested by Bristol.

Text in two columns within mourning borders; headpiece (Reilly 30) and relief cut (Reilly 1192) with added caption, "This figure represents Mr. Whitefield, dress'd as he was laid out & buried." -.