This 19th-century book of hymns, Gospel Hymns No. 2, was owned by legendary abolitionist Harriet Tubman and includes Tubman's personal favorite hymn, "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot."
Gospel Hymns No. 2
- Caption
- Gospel Hymns No. 2, by P. P. Bliss and Ira D. Sankey, Harriet Tubman’s personal book of hymns.
- Description
- Book of hymns by P.P. Bliss and Ira D. Sankey, 112-pages, discolored cover with black printing, text and binding. Text reads "Gospel hymns No. 2, BY PP. BLISS AND IRA D. SANKEY AS USED BY THEM IN GOSPEL MEETINGS."
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Composed by
- Philip Paul Bliss, American, 1838 - 1876
- Ira D. Sankey, American
- Owned by
- Harriet Tubman, American, 1822 - 1913
- Date
- 1876
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Charles L. Blockson
- Medium
- ink on paper, cardboard
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 8 3/16 x 5 3/8 x 9/16 in. (20.8 x 13.7 x 1.4 cm)
- Type
- books
