The Primitive Hymns

The first edition of Primitive Hymns was a compilation of 535 Baptist hymns published by Benjamin Lloyd in 1841. The hymns do not include musical notation, because hymn leaders choose the melody to accompany the words.

Cover of The Primitive Hymns, a Sacred Harp hymnbook
Courtesy of Joey Brackner
Cover of The Primitive Hymns, a Sacred Harp hymnbook