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The Psalms of David : with the Ten commandments, creed, Lord's prayer, &c. in metre. : Also, the catechism, confession of faith, liturgy, &c. / Translated from the Dutch. ; For the use of the Reformed Protestant Dutch Church in the City of New-York.

Other author/creatorHopkinson, Francis, 1737-1791 editor.
Format Book and Microform
Publication InfoNew-York : Printed by James Parker, at the new printing-office in Beaver-Street, MDCCLXVII. [1767]
Description4 unnumbered pages, 479 pages, 9 unnumbered pages, 143 pages, 1 unnumbered page : music ; 20 cm (8vo)
Subject(s)
Uniform titleBible. Psalms. English. Reformed Dutch Church in North America. 1767.
Series Early American imprints. First series ; no. 10561
Early American imprints. First series ; no. 10561. ^A478749
General note"The first book of music printed from type in America." Cf. Evans.
General noteEdited by Francis Hopkinson.
General note"The consistory ... of the city of New-York ... adopted the following version of the Psalms of David, which is greatly indebted to that of Dr. Brady and Mr. Tate; some of the Psalms being transcribed verbatim ... others altered, so as to fit them to the music used in the Dutch churches."--p. [3], 1st count.
General noteSignatures: pi² A-T⁴ U-2R⁸; A-S⁴.
General note"The Heidelbergh catechism, or method of instruction, in the Christian religion, as the same is taught in the Reformed churches and schools in Holland. Together with The articles of faith, and liturgy of said church. Translated for the use of the Reformed Protestant Dutch Church, of the City of New-York."--143, [1] p. at end.
References Evans 10561
Reproduction noteJoyner- Microfiche. [New York : Readex Microprint, 1985] 11 x 15 cm. (Early American imprints. First series ; no. 10561).
Genre/formPsalters 1767.
Genre/formCatechisms.
Genre/formLiturgical books.
Contains title Heidelberger Katechismus. English.

Available Items

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Joyner NC Microfiche MICROFICHE AM35E NO. 10561 ✔ Available