The Song of Charity

Black and white lithograph of a music sheet cover titled 'The Song of Charity'. Lyrics by Charles Jefferys, music composed by Stephen Glover. Published by Charles Jefferys. London. 19th century. Lithograph with text at top 'The Christian Graces, No.3'. With image below inside a decorated border. Image shows a woman, dressed in a cloak and dress, her eyes closed and one arm clasping a large book to herself. Her right arm is resting on the back of her little daughter, seen in profile, handing a coin to a seated elderly man. The man is dressed in a hooded cloak and has his hand out to receive the coin. Lower end of the border has the word 'CHARITY'. Text below image 'The Song of / CHARITY', with further information on the composers.