N01640:2930
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.
23 Princes themselves in Council fart; […] against me then they [falsely] spake;‖ Thy Servant on Thy Statutes did ‖ the meat while [ever] meditate.‖
23 Princes themselves in Council fart; 〈…〉 against me then they [falsely] spake;‖ Thy Servant on Thy Statutes did ‖ the meat while [ever] meditate.‖
24 Thy Testimonies truly are ‖ my ravishing [and chief] delight; ‖ they are the Counsellors which I ‖ do still [choose […]] consult withal.‖
24 Thy Testimonies truly are ‖ my ravishing [and chief] delight; ‖ they are the Counsellors which I ‖ do still [chuse 〈…〉] consult withal.‖
25 To dust my Soul cleaves; quicken me‖ according to thy [gracious] Word.‖