The Rustic Aesthetic in Social Perspective: Accumulated Ceremony and a Cultural Meaning of Style in Rustic America

A mighty Spirit came Lately upon abundance of our people, to reform their singing which was degenerated in our Assemblies, which made a Jar in the ears of the more curious and skilful singers. . . . But who would beleeve it? Tho' in the more polite City of Boston, this Design mett with a General Acceptance, in the Countrey, where they have more of the Rustick, some Numbers of Elder and Angry people bore zelous Testimonies against these wicked Innovations, and this bringing in of Popery.