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The Psalms of David Imitated in the Language of the New Testament, and Applied to the Christian State and Worship [BOUND WITH] Hymns and Spiritual Songs in Three Books. I. Collected from the Scriptures. II. Composed on Divine Subjects. III. Prepared for the Lord's Supper (2 volumes bound in 1)
by Watts, Isaac
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- Hardcover
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Exeter, N. H.: John I. Williams. Stereotyped by B. and J. Collins, 1821. Later printing. Hardcover. g. 48mo. 322, 282pp. Original leather with gilt ruling, tooling and lettering on spine. Tight American pocket edition of two titles by the English minister and hymn writer Isaac Watts printed by John I. Williams. Watts is renowned for his contribution to English Hymnody by adding new poetry to original Christian verse as well as his rendition of Psalms for church services to be "imitated in the language of the New Testament." (Stephen Marini). His hymns are still in use today and have been translated into other languages. Contains tables to find Psalms and Hymns by the first line in both titles. Binding with some wear along edges and rubbed, gilt on spine fading. Occasional small chips and tears and creasing at corners of block. Some age toning and foxing throughout. Faded decorative stamp of previous owner on back endpaper. Binding and interior in overall good condition.
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- Eric Chaim Kline - Bookseller
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- Title
- The Psalms of David Imitated in the Language of the New Testament, and Applied to the Christian State and Worship [BOUND WITH] Hymns and Spiritual Songs in Three Books. I. Collected from the Scriptures. II. Composed on Divine Subjects. III. Prepared for the Lord's Supper (2 volumes bound in 1)
- Author
- Watts, Isaac
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - g
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Later printing
- Publisher
- John I. Williams. Stereotyped by B. and J. Collins
- Place of Publication
- Exeter, N. H.
- Date Published
- 1821
- Keywords
- English hymnody, English psalm renditions,
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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