A Collection of Gospel Hymns in Ojibway and English

This modest volume brings together a selection of gospel hymns presented side‑by‑side in both English and the Ojibway language, offering a glimpse into the spiritual life of late‑19th‑century Indigenous communities. Printed in 1899 for the International Evangelical and Colportage Mission of Algoma and the North‑West, it reflects the earnest effort of missionaries to share familiar Christian verses in a tongue that resonated with local worshippers. Each hymn is laid out with the English text first, followed by a careful Ojibway translation, allowing readers to hear the rhythm and theology echo across cultures.

The collection opens with well‑known verses such as “All people that on earth do dwell,” rendered in both languages, and proceeds through a variety of uplifting songs that praise God’s goodness, invoke the power of Jesus’ name, and plead for divine mercy. Accompanying the lyrics are simple notations of the original authors, giving a sense of the collaborative spirit between missionaries and Indigenous singers. For listeners interested in historical hymnody, language preservation, or the early cross‑cultural exchanges that shaped Canadian religious life, this anthology offers a resonant and heartfelt experience.