George T. Smart's "If I Should Meet the Master" is a collection of hymns and devotional poetry that explore themes of Christian faith and redemption. Drawing on his experiences as a composer and music director in the 19th-century American church, Smart's work is a rich and inspiring reflection on the nature of spiritual life. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in Christian theology and the history of church music in the United States. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.