N01640:2843
Psalterium Americanum. The Book of Psalms, in a translation exactly conformed unto the original;…
Psalterium Americanum. The Book of Psalms, in a translation exactly conformed unto the original; but all in blank verse. : Fitted unto the tunes commonly used in our churches. Which pure offering is accompanied with illustrations, digging for hidden treasures in it; and rules to employ it upon the glorious and various intentions of it. : Whereunto are added, some other portions of the sacred Scripture, to enrich the cantional.
Boston: printed by S. Kneeland for B. Eliot, 1718
Modern spelling is a reading aid: the words are the author’s, only the spelling is modernized. Original shows the page as printed, with the transcription marks.
8 Because thou hast from threatening Death ‖ [cafely] delivered my Soul; ‖ my Eye from tear; my Foot from fall ‖ by a thrust given [unto] me. ‖
8 Because thou hast from threatning Death ‖ [cafely] delivered my Soul; ‖ my Eye from tear; my Foot from fall ‖ by a thrust given [unto] me. ‖
9 I'll walk before the' ETERNAL God ‖ [•ube] in the' Land of living ones. ‖
9 I'll walk before th' ETERNAL God ‖ [•ube] in th' Land of living ones. ‖
10 I did believe, therefore I spoke: ‖ I was afflicted [very] sore. ‖
10 I did believe, therefore I spoke: ‖ I was afficted [very] sore. ‖