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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.
ILLUSTRATIONS on the XXXVI. PSALM.
1 Saul doubtless was intended; yet he names him not, because he would preserve all the Reverence that might be, for him.
1 SAul doubtless was intended; yet he names him not, because he would preserve all the Reverence that might be, for him.
7 The Shadow of the Wings of the Lord, No doubt refers to Angelical Influences, and Protections. But Arnobius devoutly refers it unto the extended Arms of our SAVIOUR on the Cross.
8 The Fatness of the House of GOD, more immediately refers to the Sacrifices of Thanksgiving.