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NOTE OF COMMENDATION.

Mr. Islay Walden, the author of the hymns in this little book has, for the past year, attended lectures in the Theological Seminary of the Reformed Church at New Brunswick. He is struggling against many difficulties to prepare himself for pastoral work among the Freedmen of the South. By the sale of this book, Mr. Walden hopes to be assisted on his way to the holy ministry. A kind reception is bespoken for him.