This edition was published by his brother - in - law , Thomas Carnan , and was announced in the Public Advertiser 27 December 1770 .
Although five editions of the Hymns were published in the 18th century , only one edition was published before Smart died .
This edition was published by Smart 's brother - in - law , Thomas Carnan , and was announced in the Public Advertiser 27 December 1770 .
Although five editions of the Hymns were published in the 18th century , only one edition was published before Smart died .