Psalms David Imitated Language New by Watts Isaac Timothy Dwight (13 results)

Condition: New. In.

Condition: New. In.

Full leather. Condition: Fair. Full brown leather, no spine title label, corners worn through with partial crack to back joint, 13 x 7 1/2 cm (5 1/8 x 2 7/8 inches). (i)-(vii), (1), (9)-284, [20] pp. Table & Index. Second title page (305), [1], (307)-475, (15) Contents and Table). Number of leaves complete with the following defects: crude sewn repair to text block, now shaken, with some detached leaves laid in (but none missing); pp. 262-268 with worming affecting some letters; leaf 367-8 clipped with some loss of letters; leaf 449-50 chipped with the piece laid in. "After the American Revolution, it became early the general wish of the Churches and Congregations in this country, that such passages in Doctor Watts's version of the Psalms, as were local [i.e. British], and inapplicable to our own circumstances.In making such alterations to Doctor Watts's version, as respected objects merely local, I have in some instances applied the Psalm, or the passage, to the Church at large, or to Christian nations generally; and in others, particularly, to our own country." - Advertisement.The second title page has Hymns selected from Dr. Watts, Dr. Doddridge, and various other writers. According to the Recommendation of the Joint Committee of the General Association of Connecticut, and the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in America. By Timothy Dwight, President of Yale-College. Printed for Hudson & Goodwin, From Sidney's Press, New-Haven. 1803.Timothy Dwight, D.D., LL.D., (1752-1817), grandson of Jonathan Edwards, born at Northampton, MA. Dwight graduated at Yale College at the age of 17, in 1769. He served in the army during the American Revolution, as a chaplain to General Parson's brigade. His father's death in 1778 necessitated a return to his family home to take care of his mother, which he did by teaching school and by preaching. In 1783 he accepted a call to become the pastor of the parish of Greenfield, CT. In 1795 he was elected president of Yale College and served in this capacity until 1817. "During this period there were no less than four distinct revivals of religion at the College." - Roberts.With a signed provenance card from the music collection of A. Merril Smoak, Jr., DWS.

Hardcover. Condition: g- to vg. New edition. 24mo (6 x 4"). 394 [i.e. 392], [24]pp; 236, [20]pp. Errors in pagination: In "The Psalms of David," pages 233-234 are omitted; p. 347 misnumbered 743; In "Hymns", pages 119 and 215 are misnumbered 118, 115. Contemporary full spotted calf, with gold lettering and ruling to spine. The first book is the result of the author's challenging goal to write translations - in rhyme and meter - of the Psalms of David, in everyday language for congregational singing. The 150 psalms are carefully composed in poetic beauty. Each paragraph captures the essence of each Psalm and each Scripture, and rhymes in perfect harmony. Bound with "The Psalms of David" is "Hymns Selected from Dr. Watts, Dr. Doddridge, and Various Other Writers." The book is a selection of 263 hymns from the best hymnwriters of the 18th century, such as Isaac Watts, Philip Doddridge, Benjamin Beddome, Anne Steele, Samuel Medley, Tate and Brady, John Rippon, Joseph Addison, Samuel Stennett, John Fawcett, William Cowper, John Newton, Thomas Gibbons, Samuel Davies, Benjamin Francis, Daniel Turner, John Needham, Augustus Toplady, and John Leech. Binding rubbed along spine. Closed tears along both upper joints. Ex-library bookplate on inside of front cover. Contemporary previous owner's signature at upper margin of front free endpaper (John Phelps). Minor and sporadic age-toning and foxing throughout. Binding in overall good- to good, interior in good+ to very good condition. About the author: Isaac Watts (1674-1748) was an English Christian minister, hymn writer, theologian, and logician. He was a prolific and popular hymn writer and is credited with some 750 hymns. He is recognized as the "Father of English Hymnody;" many of his hymns remain in use today and have been translated into numerous languages.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. 578 Pp., Two Titles Consecutively Paginated Original Leather Binding. Separate Title Pages For The Psalms And For The Hymns. Spine Perished, Covers Detached But Present, Endpapers Removed, Very Worn, Rounded Corners. With The Handwritten Family Record Of John E. Austin And Catherine Pool (Austin) And Their Children, On Pastedowns And Filling The Blank Page On The Reverse Of The Title Page For The Hymns [P. 374]. Faint Pencil Note On Rear Pastedown "Richville" Of Which There Are Several Small Towns Of That Name. Per Wikipedia, Timothy Dwight (1752 - 1817) Was An American Academic And Educator, A Congregationalist Minister, Theologian, And Author. He Was The Eighth President Of Yale College (1795-1817). His Mother Mary Edwards (1734-1807) Was The Third Daughter Of Theologian Jonathan Edwards. Dwight Was Said To Have Learned The Alphabet At A Single Lesson And To Have Been Able To Read The Bible Before He Was Four Years Old.He Had 12 Younger Siblings, Including Journalist Theodore Dwight (1764-1846).Dwight First Came To Public Attention With His Yale College 1772 Commencement Address When He Received His M.A. Degree[4] And Later His "Valedictory Address" Of 1776, In Which He Described Americans As Having A Unique National Identity As A New "People, Who Have The Same Religion, The Same Manners, The Same Interests, The Same Language, And The Same Essential Forms And Principles Of Civic Government." In 1793, Dwight Preached A Sermon To The General Association Of Connecticut Entitled A "Discourse On The Genuineness And Authenticity Of The New Testament" Which When Printed The Next Year Became An Important Tract Defending The Orthodox Faith Against Deists And Other Skeptics. Dwight Was The Leader Of The Evangelical New Divinity Faction Of Congregationalism, A Group Closely Identified With Connecticut's Emerging Commercial Elite. Although Fiercely Opposed By Religious Moderates, Most Notably Yale President Ezra Stiles, He Was Elected To The Presidency Of Yale On Stiles's Death In 1795. Shortly Afterwards, Dwight Was Elected An Honorary Member Of The Connecticut Society Of The Cincinnati. His Ability As A Teacher And His Talents As A Religious And Political Leader Soon Made The College The Largest Institution Of Higher Education In North America. Dwight Had A Genius For Recognizing Able Protégé Such As James Murdock, Lyman Beecher, Nathaniel W. Taylor, And Leonard Bacon, All Of Whom Would Become Major Religious Leaders And Theological Innovators In The Antebellum Decades. During Troubled Times At Yale College, President Timothy Dwight Saw His Students Drawn To The Radical Republicanism And "Infidel Philosophy" Of The French Revolution, Including The Philosophies Of Hume, Hobbes, Tindal, And Lords Shaftesbury And Bolingbroke. Between 1797 And 1800, Dwight Frequently Warned Audiences Against The Threats Of This "Infidel Philosophy" In America. An Address To The Candidates For The Baccalaureate In Yale College Called "The Nature And Danger Of Infidel Philosophy, Exhibited In Two Discourses, Addressed To The Candidates For The Baccalaureate, In Yale College" Was Delivered On September 9, 1797. It Was Published By George Bunce In 1798. This Book Is Credited As One Of The Embers Of The Second Great Awakening. Yale's Faculty, Still Small And Theological At The End Of Its First Century, Significantly Transformed When Dwight Hired Three New Professors Between 1801 And 1803: Jeremiah Day, Professor Of Mathematics; James Luce Kingsley, Professor Of Classical Languages; And Benjamin Silliman,Professor Of Chemistry And Geology.[9] Silliman, Yale's First Chemist, Who Introduced Science Education At Yale, Became The Patriarch Of American Science.] Day, A Minister As Well As A Mathematician, Succeeded Dwight As Yale College President Upon His Death.Ghe Wielded Both The Temporal Sword (As Head Of Connecticut's Federalist Party), And Spiritual Sword (As Nominal Head Of The State's Congregational Church).

LeatherBound. Condition: New. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1801 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Pages: 606 NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 606 Isaac Watts, General Association of Connecticut, Timothy Dwight.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted by the prestigious organization "Rare Biblio" with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1819. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 492, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 492.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted by the prestigious organization "Rare Biblio" with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1817. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 524, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 524.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted by the prestigious organization "Rare Biblio" with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1830. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 600, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 600.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted by the prestigious organization "Rare Biblio" with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1801. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 608, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 608.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted by the prestigious organization "Rare Biblio" with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1817. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 614, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 614.