A hymn
By: composed by the Reverend Mr. Whitefield, to be sung over his own corps. ; Taken from the original, May 1, 1764.
Contributors: Whitefield, George, 1714-1770.
Series: Early American imprints -- no. 42190.
Publisher: s.n.
Published: 1770
Place of publication: [Boston
Language: eng
Format: Microform
Other titles: Hymn, composed by the Reverend Mr. Whitefield.; Ah! lovely appearance of death.
Work titles: Funeral hymn.
Notes: 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."

Bristol B3291.

Shipton & Mooney 42190.

Ford, W.C.  Broadsides, 1557.

Microfiche. [New York : Readex Microprint, 1985] 11 x 15 cm. (Early American imprints. First series ; no. 42190)