1843 METHODIST HYMNAL. Owned by General Thomas Barkley of New Jersey Presbyterian It was a joy t

It was a joy t ofind two who seemed really happy in being married & realling loving towards each other

and Priviledges

Some Time Minister of the Gospel at Northampton

Then a later inscription beside it

Other variously date it from 1765 to 1769

1843 METHODIST HYMNAL. Owned by General Thomas Barkley of New Jersey Presbyterian It was a joy tWonderful little Methodist Hymnal with early ownership inscription of General Thomas Barkley of Hunterdon Co, New Jersey. Then a genealogical note describing General Barkley as the grandson of Robert Barkley, previous Governor of New Jersey [East] in the late 17th century. A Collection of Hymns, for the Use of the Methodist Episcopal Church, Principally from the Collection of the Rev. John Wesley. Revised and Corrected. With a Supplement. New York. G.