Kirk of Scotland. The Psalms of David in Metre: Translated and diligently compared with the original Text and former Translations; More Plain, Smooth, and Agreeable to the Text than any heretofore; Allowed by the Authority of the General Assembly of the Kirk of Scotland, and appointed to be sung in Congregations and Families. London, Edinburgh & New York: T. Nelson and Sons, 1855. [9810]
Burgundy morocco, decorated in blind, gilt shield to front and gilt title to spine, all page edges gilt. Binding rubbed at edges and a bit bowed with short cracks at the ends of the joints. 10.7 x 7.2 cm (4 1/4 x 2 7/8 inches), yellow waxed end papers. 1858 owner's signature on ffep & at top of the tp. Title page in red & black with red border. 352 clean pp., tight. Good. Full leather.
The 150 Psalms in metre for singing, followed by 67 paraphrases in metre of other Bible passages, and 5 hymns.
With a signed provenance card from the music collection of A. Merril Smoak, Jr., DWS.
