Joseph Adams compiled the 1889 book Christian Science Hymns as Used in Services Conducted by Joseph Adams. The words to seven hymns from that volume appeared in the 1892 Christian Science Hymnal and were subsequently included in the 1932 edition.

“How gentle God’s commands”

• Hymn 124 (CAMBERWELL). Words (adapted): Philip Doddridge. Tune: European Psalmist (1872).
• Hymn 402 (DENNIS). Words: (adapted) Philip Doddridge. Tune: H. G. Naegeli.

“In heavenly Love abiding”

• Hymn 148 (EWING). Words: Anna L. Waring. Tune: Alexander Ewing.

“Joy to the world, the Lord is come”

• Hymn 164 (NATIVITY). Words (adapted): Isaac Watts. Tune: Henry Lahee.
• Hymn 165 (PLENITUDE). Words (adapted): Isaac Watts. Tune: H. Walford Davies.
• Hymn 417 (ANTIOCH). Words (adapted): Isaac Watts. Tune: Georg Friedrich Händel, arranged by Lowell Mason.

“The morning light is breaking”

• Hymn 335 (MORNING LIGHT). Words: Samuel F. Smith. Tune: George J. Webb.

“Nearer, my God, to Thee”

• Hymn 192 (BETHANY). Words: Sarah F. Adams. Tune: Lowell Mason.
• Hymn 193 (HORNBURY). Words: Sarah F. Adams. Tune: John B. Dykes.

“Thou art the Way: to thee alone”

• Hymn 343 (STRACATHRO). Words (adapted): George W. Doane. Tune: Unknown (Scottish Hymn Melody).
• Hymn 344 (ST. ANDRÉ). Words (adapted): George W. Doane. Tune: H. Walford Davies
• Hymn 429 (BOSTON). Words (adapted): George W. Doane. Tune: E. Elizabeth Siedhoff.

“Watchman, tell us of the night”

• Hymn 368 (WATCHMAN). Words: John Bowring. Tune: Lowell Mason.
• Hymn 369 (ST. GEORGE’S WINDSOR). Words: John Bowring. Tune: George J. Elvey.

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