The Psalms of David: Imitated in the Language of the New Testament, and applied to the Christian State and Worship

Isaac Watts, D.D.

Published by Manning & Loring, Boston, 1812

About this Item

Early American edition. 468 [1] pp. Contemporary full sheep, plain ruled spine. Heavy rubbing and scuffing to leather; corners worn; spine abraded; joints worn but holding; text block toned and somewhat wavy; title and table leaves foxed and soiled; staining visible to a few leaves. Generally known as the Father of English Hymnody, this is Isaac Watts?s influential metrical psalter, long used in American Protestant worship. Issued a mere month before the beginning of the War of 1812, giving the copy added appeal as an American historical artifact as well as an early religious imprint. .

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Psalms of David: Imitated in the Language of the New Testament, and applied to the Christian State and Worship
• Publisher: Manning & Loring, Boston
• Publication Date: 1812
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Good
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