A New Version of the Psalms of David, [1st ed.], 1713

ASMI 394 

A New Version of The Psalms Of David, fitted to the tunes used in churches. By N. Brady, D.D. Chaplain in Ordinary, & N. Tate, Esq; Poet-Laureat, to Her Majesty. London: printed in the year, 1704. Boston, in New-England: re-printed by J. Allen, for Nicholas Boone, at the sign of the Bible in Cornhill. 1713.

1 p.l., 270+ p. 12 x 7 cm. p. 267-70 (music) printed from relief cut; typeset text underlaid.

P.l. recto, t-p.; verso, endorsement; p. 1-253, 'A New Version of the Psalms, &c.'; p. 254. 'Gloria Patri, &c.'; p. 255-67, 'The Usual Hymns, &c. To the Proper Tunes'; p. 267-70, 'The Usual Tunes for Psalms of Common Measure,' music. 'His Majesty having Allowed and Permitted the Use of a New Version of the Psalms of David, by Dr. Brady and Mr. Tate, in all Churches, Chappels, and Congregations; I cannot do less then wish a good Success to this Royal Indulgence: For I find it a Work done with so much Judgment and Ingenuity, that I am perswaded, it may take off that unhappy Objection, which has hitherto lain against the Singing Psalms; and dispose that part of Divine Service to much more Devotion. And I do heartily recommend the Use of this Version, to all my Brethren within my Diocess.' Signed: H. London; dated 23 May 1698. (Endorsement in full.)

          9 monophonic tunes; full text. No attribs. No 1st pr. identified. All are non-Amer-ican. 

15 Core Repertory.

          E1594 (no copy on Readex). CtY* (inc.; lacks all after p. 270).