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The Psalms of David, …Imitated in the Language of the New Testament, and Applied to the Christian State and Worship, together with Hymns and Spiritual Songs, in Three Books…with Indexes and Tables complete

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Author: [American Imprint Federal Period] Watts, Isaac (1674-1748)

Publisher: I. Thomas and E.T. Andrews

Condition: Fine Binding; Interior is Good
Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket As Issued

Side-stitched and rebound in leather, 8 by 5.25 inches; 227 pages plus ad for ‘Natural History of the Bible’, Four spine bands outlined in gilt with titles stamped in gilt. Heavily toned with loss on the perimeter of the title page and a dampstain on the last 6 pages. Lacking all blank preliminaries. The bindings are tight and square. Text clean, Minimal shelf handling wear.. A scarce religious piece and very early American Imprint from the Federal Period by Isaac Watts, an English theologian and hymn writer, theologian, and logician. He was a prolific and popular hymn writer and is credited with some 750 hymns. His works include ‘When I Survey the Wondrous Cross’, ‘Joy to the World’, and ‘Our God, Our Help in Ages Past’. Genres: Hymnody / Sacred Music – A collection of metrical psalms and hymns meant for worship. +++ Christian Devotional Literature – Designed for personal and congregational use in prayer and reflection. +++ Religious Poetry – Psalms and hymns rewritten as lyrical compositions. +++ Biblical Paraphrase – The Psalms reinterpreted with New Testament theology. +++ Theology / Christian Worship – Focuses on Christian doctrines and practical faith expression. Topics: Psalms Rewritten in Christian Context – Adapts the Hebrew Psalms with a Christ-centered perspective. +++ Worship & Praise – Designed for singing in churches and personal devotion. +++ Grace, Salvation, and Christ’s Role – Integrates themes of redemption through Christ. +++ Congregational Singing & Church Music – Influential in Protestant hymn traditions. +++ Puritan & Dissenting Church Traditions – Reflects the theological stance of Watts as a Nonconformist.