Religious Text Collection, 1792-1932

Finding Aid for the Religious Text Collection, 1792-1932

Collection Overview

Title: Religious Text Collection, 1792-1932

Other Creators: The collection has formed out of many individual donations.

Extent: 10.35 Linear Feet, 19 boxes.

Arrangement: The Religious Text Collection is arranged chronologically. In some instances, items may be too large for a box, in which case strict chronological order is broken. These items are kept as close to their chronological place as is possible. Undated material is listed near the end of the collection.

Subjects: Bible, Christianity, Hymns, Religion

Languages: English, German, Hebrew, Danish, Norwegian, Swedish

Scope and Contents of the Materials This collection consists of a variety of Christian religious texts. Bibles, most of them written in English and a handful written in a variety of northern European languages, represent the bulk of the collection. Other texts include Hymnals, Psalms, and Catechisms, as well as texts related to Christian religious study and practice. Many items include family histories or notes, either written on pages designated for such information or on the inside of the front or back covers. The collection spans three centuries, from 1792 to 1932.

Subject/Index Terms Bible Christianity Hymns Religion

Administrative Information

Repository: Olmsted County Historical Society/History Center of Olmsted County

Accruals: This is an active collection that will continue to grow as religious books are donated to the History Center of Olmsted County.

Access Restrictions: There are no access restrictions.

Use Restrictions: Permission to publish, quote, and reproduce must be secured from the copyright holder.

Preferred Citation: Religious Text Collection. Olmsted County Historical Society, Rochester, Minnesota.

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Processing Information: Processed by Bill Bruins, January to March 2016, and Krista Lewis, April 2016.

Finding Aid Revision History: Created by Krista Lewis, August 2016. Revisions and additions made by Krista Lewis, December 2017, February 2019, April 2019.

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Title Volume Author Pub. date Location The Confession of Faith - Catechisms - Church of Scotland 1793 F.7.d, Box 1 The Holy Bible containing the Old and New Testaments: translated out of the original tongues and with the former translations diligently compared and revised by His Majesty's special command: appointed to be read in churches 1802 F.7.d, Box 1 A Guide For Young Disciples of the Holy Savior Pike, Rev. J. G. 1823 F.7.d, Box 1 The Saints' Everlasting Rest Baxter, Rev. Richard 1824 F.7.d, Box 1 The Holy Bible Containing the Old and New Testaments Translated out of the Original Tongues, and with the Former Translations Diligently Compared and Revised 1824 F.7.d, Box 1 Dr. Martin Luther's Kirchenpostille herausgegeben von Joh. Georg Plochmann 1827 F.7.d, Box 1 The Holy Bible Containing the Old and New Testaments Translated out of the Original Tongues, and with the Former Translations Diligently Compared and Revised 1829 F.7.d, Box 1

Daily food for Christians. Being a promise, and another Scriptural portion, for every day in the year. Together with the verse of a hymn... ca. 1830s F.7.d, Box 2

The life of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ: containing a full, accurate, and universal history from his taking upon himself our nature to his crucifixion, resurrection, and ascension; together with the lives, transactions, and sufferings of his holy evangelists, apostles, disciples, and other primitive martyrs, to which is added the history of the Jews Fleetwood, John 1831 F.7.d, Box 2

The New Testament of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ; the text carefully printed from the most correct copies of the present authorized translation, including the marginal readings and parallel texts: with a commentary and critical notes designed as a help to a better understanding of the sacred writings Clarke, Adam 1831 F.7.d, Box 2 Union questions; or, Questions on select portions of Scripture, from the Old and New Testaments 1834 F.7.d, Box 2 Union hymns 1835 F.7.d, Box 2

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Christliches Gesangbuch zur Beförderung der öffentlichen und häuslichen Andacht für die Evangelisch-Protestantische Kirche im Grossherzogthum Baden: nebst e. Sammlung christlicher Gebete 1836 F.7.d, Box 2 Universalism examined and refuted: and the doctrine of the endless punishment of such as do not comply with the conditions of the gospel in this life, established Lee, Luther 1836 F.7.d, Box 2 Hymns adapted for the Worship of God. Selected and sanctioned by the Synod of Relief 1836 F.7.d, Box 2 A Collection of hymns, for the use of the Methodist Episcopal Church: principally from the collection of the Rev. John Wesley, M.A. late Fellow of Lincoln College, Oxford: Revised and corrected, with the titles of appropriate tunes, and the corresponding page of the Harmonist, prefixed to each hymn: With a supplement: [Four lines of Scripture texts] 1838 F.7.d, Box 2 Biblia Hebraica secundus editions 1839 F.7.d, Box 3 Practical Hints to Believers in the Gospel of Universal Grace and Salvation Adams, John G. 1840 F.7.d, Box 3

The Holy Bible, containing the Old and New Testaments, together with the Apocrypha: translated out of the original tongues, and with the former translations diligently compared and revised. With Cannes marginal notes and references to which are added an index; an alphabetical table of all the names in the Old and New Testaments, with their significations. Tables of Scripture weights, measures and coins, etc. 1840 F.7.d, Box 3 The Holy Bible, containing the Old and New Testaments: translated out of the original tongues: and with the former translations diligently compared and revised, by His Majesty's special command. Appointed to be read in churches 1844 F.7.d, Box 3

The Manual of matrimony and connubial companion: gathered together for the safety of the single, and the weal of the wedded Bachelor, A. 1845 F.7.d, Box 3

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Revs. Rogers, George and A review of Rev. John H. Power's Exposition of Universalism Pingree, E.M. 1847 F.7.d, Box 3

Church Psalmist, or, Psalms and hymns, designed for the public, social, and private use of evangelical Christians: containing, also direction for musical expression: with supplement Newman, Mark 1847 F.7.d, Box 3

A concordance to the Holy Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments Coles, Rev. George 1847 F.7.d, Box 3 The Psalmist: a new collection of hymns for the use of the Baptist churches Peck, J.M. 1843 F.7.d, Box 4

The Holy Bible, containing the Old and New Testaments: according to the present authorized version: with critical, explanatory, and practical notes: the marginal readings of the most approved printed copies of the scriptures with such others as appear to be countenanced by the Hebrew and Greek originals: a copious collection of parallel texts, summaries of each book and chapter, and the date of every transaction and event recorded in the sacred oracles, agreeably to the calculations of the most correct chronologers I Benson, Rev. Joseph 1841 F.7.d, Box 4

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The doctrines and discipline of the Methodist Episcopal Church 1848 F.7.d, Box 7 The Holy Bible: containing the Old Testament and the New: according to the commonly received version 1848 F.7.d, Box 7

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A summary of Biblical antiquities; for the use of schools, Bible-classes and families Nevin, John W. 1849 F.7.d, Box 7 Hymns for the use of the Methodist Episcopal Church 1849 F.7.d, Box 7 A Collection of Psalms and Hymns for Christian Worship 1850 F.7.d, Box 8 Reasons for becoming a Methodist: including a brief account of the author's religious experience up to the time of his becoming a Methodist Smith, Rev. I. 1850 F.7.d, Box 8 Lyra Christiana: poems on Christianity and the church, original and selected Montgomery, Robert 1851 F.7.d, Box 8 Christian Perfection Wesley, Rev. John 1851 F.7.d, Box 8 The Holy Bible containing the Old and New Testaments: translated out of the original tongues and with the former translations diligently compared and revised by His Majesty's special command: appointed to be read in churches 1851 F.7.d, Box 8 The Holy Bible Containing the Old and New Testaments Translated out of the Original Tongues, and with the Former Translations Diligently Compared and Revised 1852 F.7.d, Box 8 Holy Bible 1852 F.7.d, Box 8 Hymns for the use of the Methodist Episcopal Church 1854 F.7.d, Box 8 The New Testament of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ: translated out of the original Greek: and with the former translations diligently compared and revised 1854 F.7.d, Box 8 The Wesleyan Sunday-scholars' hymn book 1854 F.7.d, Box 8 The catechetical question book ... Luke 1854 F.7.d, Box 8

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The comprehensive Bible; containing the Old and New Testaments, according to the Authorized version, with the various readings and marginal notes usually printed therewith ... philological and explanatory notes, a table of contents, arranged in historical order, an analysis and compendium of the Holy Scriptures, a chronological index ... an index of the subjects contained in the Old and New Testaments, and an index to the notes, introductions, and concluding remarks 1854 F.7.e, Box 9

The Holy Bible: containing the Old and New Testaments: translated out of the original tongues; and with the former translations diligently compared and revised. With Canne's marginal references. Together with the Apocrypha and concordance: To which are added an index, and references, and a key sheet of questions, geographical, historical, practical, and experimental: accompanied with valuable chronological harmonies of both testaments, and highly useful tables of scripture names, scripture geography, scripture chronology, scripture references, etc.: The text corrected according to the standard of the American Bible Society 1857 F.7.e, Box 9 The model preacher: comprised in a series of letters illustrating the best mode of preaching the gospel Taylor, Rev. William 1860 F.7.e, Box 10 The New Testament of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ: translated out of the original Greek, and with the former translations diligently compared and revised 1861 F.7.e, Box 10

Hymns, selected and original for Sunday-schools of the Evangelical Lutheran Church: revised and enlarged with, an appendix and forms for opening and closing Sunday-schools with prayers, etc. 1862 F.7.e, Box 10

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The New Testament, from the Family Bible: with brief notes and instructions, designed to give the results of critical investigation and to assist common readers to understand the meaning of the Holy Spirit in the inspired word: including the references and marginal readings of the polyglot Bible 1862 F.7.e, Box 10 Hymns for the use of the Methodist Episcopal Church 1864 F.7.e, Box 10 The Holy Bible containing the Old and New Testaments: translated out of the original tongues and with the former translations diligently compared and revised 1867 F.7.e, Box 10

The Book of common prayer and administration of the sacraments and other rites and ceremonies of the church, according to the use of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States of America. Together with the Psalter or Psalms of David 1867 F.7.e, Box 10 A collection of hymns, for the use of the United Brethren in Christ: taken from the most approved authors, and adapted to public and private worship 1867 F.7.e, Box 10 Jugend-Harfe : eine Sammlung von 93 Melodien und 156 Liedern für Schule und Haus 1867 F.7.e, Box 10

The Cottage Bible and family expositor, containing the Old and New Testaments, with practical expositions and explanatory notes II 1864 F.7.e, Box 11

The Cottage Bible and family expositor, containing the Old and New Testaments, with practical expositions and explanatory notes I 1864 F.7.e, Box 11

The Cottage Bible and family expositor, containing the Old and New Testaments, with practical expositions and explanatory notes II 1864 F.7.e, Box 11 Der grössere Katechismus für die deutschen Gemeinden der Bischöflichen Methodisten-Kirche: Mit Genehmigung der General- Conferenz herausgegeben 1869 F.7.e, Box 12 The Holy Bible containing the Old and New Testaments: translated out of the original tongues and with the former translations diligently compared and revised 1869 F.7.e, Box 12

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New Testament and The Book of Psalms 1870 F.7.e, Box 13 Bible History ca. 1873 F.7.e, Box 13 The Pictorial Bible with Old and New Testaments 1873 F.7.e, Box 13 Hitchcock's New and complete analysis of the Holy Bible: or, The whole of the Old and New Testaments arr. according to subjects in twenty-seven books Hitchcock, Rev. Roswell D. 1874 F.7.e, Box 14 The Bible looking glass: reflector, companion and guide to the great truths of the Sacred Scriptures, and illustrating the diversities of human character, and the qualities of the human heart: consisting of six books in two parts Barber, John W. 1876 F.7.e, Box 14 Kirkesalmebog, efter offentlig Foranstaltning samlet og udarbejdet ved M.B. Landstad 1877 F.7.e, Box 14 Gospel Hymns Combined Embracing Volumes No. 1, 2 and 3 as used in Gospel Meetings and Other Religious Services 1879 F.7.e, Box 14 Psalmebog, udgiven af Synoden for Den Norsk Evangelisk Lutherske Kirke I Amerika 1881 F.7.e, Box 14

The book of Psalms translated out of the original Hebrew; and with the former translations diligently compared and revised 1886 F.7.e, Box 14

The Holy Bible: containing the Old and New Testaments, translated out of the original tongues, and with the former translations diligently compared and revised: with concordance and psalms of David in metre: the text conformable to the Oxford and the American Bible Society's standard editions 1884 F.7.e, Box 15 Kirchen - Gesangbuch fur Evangel - Lutherische Gemeinden 1889 5.7.e, Box 15

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Sangbogen: en ny samling af aandelige sange for menigheder, søndagskoler, ungdoms- missions- og kvindeforeninger; firstemmig udsat for blandet kor 1898 F.7.f, Box 16 The Self-Pronouncing Holy Bible containing the Old and New Testaments 1902 F.7.f, Box 16 The Oxford Self-Pronouncing Bible S. S. Teacher's Edition -The Holy Bible: containing the Old and New Testaments: translated out of the original tongues, and with the former translations diligently compared and revised by His Majesty's special command: appointed to be read in churches 1903 F.7.f, Box 16 The precious promise Holy Bible: the authorized version of the scriptures with the exceeding great and precious promises indexed and marked in red… 1915 F.7.f, Box 16 New Testament 1917 F.7.f, Box 16

Den svenska psalmboken av konungen gillad och stadfäst år 1819: med nya psalmer av konungen år 1921 medgivna att användas tillsammans med 1819 års psalmbok och den svenska evangelieboken 1922 F.7.f, Box 16 The Holy Bible Containing the Old and New Testaments Translated out of the Original Tongues, and with the Former Translations Diligently Compared and Revised ca. 1950 F.7.f, Box 17 The Holy Bible containing the Old and New Testaments: translated out of the original tongues and with the former translations diligently compared and revised by His Majesty's special command: appointed to be read in churches ca. 1908 F.7.f, Box 17 Psalmbok med Appendix eller Haguin Spegels F.7.f, Box 17

The rise and progress of religion in the soul: illustrated in a course of serious and practical addresses, suited to persons of every character and circumstance, with a devout meditation and prayer added to each chapter. To which is subjoined, a sermon, on the care of the soul Doddridge, Philip F.7.f, Box 17 The New Testament and Book of Psalms (Large Type) (Red Letter Edition) F.7.f, Box 17 Christian's Pattern F.7.f, Box 17

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Konfirmations-bok F.7.f, Box 17 The Catholic Christian Instructed in the Sacraments, Sacrifices, Ceremonies and Observances of the Church Challoner, Rev. Dr. F.7.f, Box 17 Tägliches Hand-Buch in guten und bösen Tagen, das ist: Aufmunterungen, Gebete und Gesänge 1) für Gesunde; 2) Für Betrübte; 3) Für Kranke; 4) Für Sterbende; wie auch Sprüche, Seufzer und Gebete, dem Sterbenden vorzusprechen, nebst den Fest- Andachten F.7.f, Box 17

The self-interpreting Bible: containing the Old and New Testaments according to the Authorized version: with and introduction; marginal references ... and numerous explanatory notes Brown, Rev. John 1850 F.7.f, Box 18

Brown's self-interpreting family Bible containing the Old and New Testaments: to which are annexed an extensive introduction; marginal references and illustrations; an exact summary of the several books; a paraphrase on the most obscure or important parts; explanatory notes, evangelical reflections, etc., etc. Brown, Rev. John 1792 F.7.f, Box 18 The Holy Bible containing the Old and New Testaments, translated out of The Original Tongues; and with the former translations diligently compared and revised 1932 F.7.f, Box 18

Die illustrirte familien-Bibel fuer haeusliche erbauung und belehrung. Enthaltend das Alte und Neue Testament, mit den Apokryphen, der concordanz und randparallelen. Nach dr. Martin Luther's uebersetzung. Nebst eigens fuer diese ausgabe geschriebenen, auf anerkannten evangelischen autoritaeten beruhenden artikeln, die das ganze zu einer populaeren encyklopaedie fuer das studium der Heiligen Schrift machen. Die Heilige Schrift und ihre gechichte 1871 E.7.f, Box 19

The Holy Bible: containing the Old and New Testaments translated out of the original tongues, with the Apocrypha, concordance and psalms, to which are appended a comprehensive Bible dictionary… 1873 E.7.f, Box 19

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New Devotional and Practical Pictorial Family Bible Containing the Old and New Testaments 1879 E.7.f, Box 19

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