In this connection it is suggested to teachers that these song stories be given, at appropriate times, as lessons, possibly at some singing period also that it be required of the children that all of the verses of ' My Country, 'Tis of Thee,' and ' The Star-Spangled Banner' be committed to memory. The history of our principal national and patriotic songs so that the meaning of the songs That have stood the test of time the songs of true sentiment, of school days, and earlyĬhildhood, folk songs and national songs, also our patriotic songs and songs of peaceĪnother purpose of this publication is to acquaint our citizens, young and old, with Not the popular song of the day but the songs Possible for every one, especially the boys and girls of our schools, to become familiar One of the primary purposes of the editor and compiler of this book was to make it When You and I Were Young, Maggie 24 and 25 I Think, When I Read That Sweet Story 92 and 93 God Be With You Till We Meet Again 86 and 87 A Celebration of Women Writers The Golden Book of Favorite Songs.Ī Treasury of the Best Songs of our PeopleĪ Treasury of the Best Songs of Our PeopleĬarry Me Back to Old Virginny 122 and 123
