The Christian Melodist: A New Collection Of Hymns For Social Religious Worship is a book of hymns compiled by Joseph Banvard and originally published in 1857. The book is a collection of religious hymns intended for use in social and communal worship settings, with a focus on Christian themes and messages. The hymns included in the book cover a wide range of topics, including praise and worship, salvation, redemption, and the love of God. The book...