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050 4 _aBS
100 1 _aWatts, Isaac,
_d1674-1748
245 1 4 _aThe Psalms of David :
_bImitated in the Language of the New Testament and Applied to the Christian State and Worship
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aIncludes The Life of Isaac Watts, D.D. by Dr. Johnson. From his lives of the most eminent English Poets.
500 _aRelease date is 2004-08-12
508 _aProduced by Lewis Jones
520 _a"The Psalms of David" by Isaac Watts is a collection of poetic adaptations of biblical psalms, likely written in the early 18th century. This work reinterprets the Psalms to fit Christian worship, transforming the language of the original texts to resonate with New Testament themes and the experiences of believers. It aims to connect readers with the spiritual essence of the psalms in a way that is accessible and relevant to contemporary Christian worship. At the start of the text, the author outlines his intention to adapt the Psalms for Christian use by stripping away their original cultural and historical contexts, focusing instead on universal themes of faith and redemption. Watts emphasizes that the psalms should reflect the Christian experience, often reinterpreting sharp invectives against personal enemies as spiritual adversaries. The early pages also include a biographical sketch of Isaac Watts, highlighting his profound devotion to scripture and ability to articulate theological truths through poetry. The work promises a blend of devotion, praise, and a reflection on spiritual themes that invites readers into a worshipful and contemplative state. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aHymns, English
653 _aBible. Psalms -- Paraphrases, English
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/13166
999 _c54556
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