May the efforts of the philosopher and the man of science drive from the world that superstition that has so long enslaved mankind. May churches and chapels be converted into Temples of Reason and Secular Institutions for the people. Success to the Republicans in the four quarters of the globe, who are contending for the pure principles of election, in which both legislators and magistrates shall be accountable to the people. May the sun never shine on a tryant nor go down on a slave. May the Temple of Freedom have all the world for its worshipers. ROBERT OWEN, the founder of infant schools and initiator of true social reform. May the truism that "Man's character is formed for and not by him," be recognized as the basis of human conduct. May the memories of Helvetius, Mirabaud, Volney, Toland, Paine, Cobbett, Carlile, and Priestley be revered for their persistent services in the cause of Freethought. Liberal Opinions.-The result of Free Discussion; the crucible by which to try our own sentiments and those of others. Woman.—Traduced and vilified by the Bible and its supporters-made by them a menial instead of a companion for man, and robbed of her rights by Christian authority-may Reason and Justice ere long enlighten the minds of mankind, may the fetters of Superstition be burst asunder, and woman gloriously arise from the ashes of her degradation, to be the joy, the companion and comforter of the opposite sex. Kingcraft, Priestcraft and Bankcraft, may the shafts of this infernal trinity fall harmlessly at the feet of Justice, and all the evils that afflict mankind be banished from the earth forever. Common Sense and American Rifles.-May the former never be out of print, and the latter ever primed for the cause of liberty. The great and Universal School-the World-of which conscience is head master and monitor; may it relax none of its ancient discipline, but make unsparing use of rod and lash and sting. The Devil. One who first gave knowledge to man in spite of the gods. The Clergy. When the Lord shall receive them in his blessed abode, without ordaining successors, then and not till then will peace and brotherly love reign on earth, Mother Eve and the Devil: The first advocates of Free Discussion. WASHINGTON, PAINE, AND JEFFERSON.-Co-laborers in the cause of Political Freedom; let all cherish their names, and endeavor to perpetuate the blessings of the institutions which they have been so instrumental in bequeathing us. VOLTAIRE, whose keen wit and ready pen proved a lasting terror to the priests and a blow to their craft. RICHARD CARLILE, the intrepid assertor of Republican principles, and consistent advocate of the liberty and happiness of the human race. THOMAS PAINE and the "Rights of Man."-May all nations have wisdom to understand and spirit to assert them. THOMAS PAINE-May his patriotic and disinterested exertions in the cause of political and mental freedom, secure to his name immortality—to his memory universal gratitude. THOMAS PAINE-May his name be known and revered in every age where reason claims empire, and may the rest of the rising generation endeavor to profit by the instruction and experience of their fathers. THOMAS PAINE-The calumnies of his enemies are so many kicks at the dead lion; afraid to approach him while living, they seek to establish their fame by attacking the noble dead. May they speedily receive their just reward, the contempt of the wise and virtuous. 66 THOMAS PAINE-The champion of the Rights of Man in the old and new world. His works produced a "Crisis" that tried men's souls, and eventuated in establishing a Republic, a home and asylum for the oppressed, and an example for nations to imitate. His name shall be revered so long as gratitude, or a regard for the dictates of justice, shall animate the breasts of mankind. THOMAS PAINE-May he yet be placed upon a pedestal as high as ever erected to the memory of man; and may each returning anniversary witness the extension of the principles for which he contended, until the "Rights of Man" shall be universally admitted, an 'Age of Reason" triumph over superstition, and priestcraft and kingcraft shall be known no more, 66 Liberal Hymns. In the following Collection selections have been freely made from pieces before published in this country and in England. The number of original pieces also written for this volume, or which appear here for the first time, is also large. It is hoped the greater portion will be found to possess sufficient merit to warrant their appearance here. If this is not in every instance the case, let friends be lenient. In a limited number of cases Music is given, and chiefly original; it may be desirable that this had been done more extensively, but the expense and inconvenience attending the addition of music are such that it is deemed advisable to omit it in most cases. The larger portion of the hymns are adapted to music generally in use, and the air is named to which the hymn is adapted, or the metre indicated, so that the music can easily be selected. Long Metre (L.M.) is eight syllables to the line, and is adapted to the following church music: Old Hundred, Germany, St. Paul's, Duke-Street, Ceres, Fenworth, Bartholdy, Westbeach, Oakland, Evening, Lowell, Albano, Ward, Milton, All Saints, Louvon, Pomfret, Allacia, Doane, Morton, Chester, Orleans, Appleton, Tuscany, Harmony Grove, Winchester, Invocation, Ashland, Wells, Boscawen, Ellenthorpe, Hamburg, Winchelsea, Rothwell, Ilsley, Blendon, Alfreton, Milan, Abington, Palestine, Israel, Sterling, Seasons. Common Metre (c.M., 8s & 6s): Balerma, Brattle Street, Roscoe, Becon Hill, Watts, Omah-Fletcher, Haven, Assalia, Averick, Christmas, Clarendon, Catania, St. John's, Patmos, Raddin, Mozart, Logan, Cyprus, Willard, Dorchester, Liverpool, Geneva, Antioch, Munich, Carlsrue, Dundee, Warwick, Lanesboro, St. Martin's, Peacedale, Howard, Siloam, Jeru salem, Dedham, Coronation, Zamora, Turner, Woodstock, Omnipotence, Diamond, Kingsley, Samaria; also Auld Lang Syne. Short Metre (s.M., 6s): Beethoven, Lisbon, Shirland, Olmutz, Silver Street, Keene, Nile, Quentin. 7s: Pleyel's, Nuremberg, Edes, Benevento, Erie, Vesper, Watchman, Golconda, Nashville, Hopper, Leaflet, Milan, Prath. 8s & 7s: Chester, Ellendorf, Moonmook, Worthing, Wilmot, Dawn, Thornton, Abbott, White-Wing, Cleveland, Charity, Van Weber, Zephyr, Barlow, Shaw, Stafford, Cushing, Willow, Bronta. 6s & 4s: America, Twilight, Guardian, Starlight, Excelsior. 7s & 6s: Draco, St. Stephens, Romaine, Zion. 11s & 10s: Methven, Invitation, Mount Olivet. 12s: Attica. 8s & 5s: Wallace. 6s & 5s: Lilia, Hedron. P.M.: Liberty. D. M. B. |