The New Harp Of Columbia has a considerable history ... more to be added later addressing history of publication UT Press etc. .


Reference Books -

Dorthy D. Horn wrote Sing To Me Of Heaven; A Study of Folk and Early American Materials in Three Old Harp Books, a study of folk and early American materials in three old harp books including The New Harp Of Columbia. The book examines early American hymns, anthems, and fuguing pieces and folk hymns.Though long out of print copies may often be found at such booksellers as Amazon and ABE .

Marion J. Hatchett wrote Companion To The New harp Of Columbia, a commentary on every text, tune, author, and composer represented in M. L. Swan’s New Harp of Columbia, a shape-note book originally published in Knoxville, Tennessee, in 1867. Click on Companion To The New Harp Of Columbia for a review and purchase.