A New Translation of the Book of PsalmsGray and Bowen, 1831 - 232 pages |
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Page iii
... whole compass of literature can one find more of the thoughts that breathe and words that burn , ' than in the Hebrew Anthol- ogy ? Then , too , what variety is there in the subjects of these ancient compositions ! How diverse the ...
... whole compass of literature can one find more of the thoughts that breathe and words that burn , ' than in the Hebrew Anthol- ogy ? Then , too , what variety is there in the subjects of these ancient compositions ! How diverse the ...
Page xi
... whole course of his life , whether joyous or sorrowful , he introduced into his com- positions . Who then must be surprised at the number of psalms of lamentation , which come under his name ? Who ever suf- fered more , or more ...
... whole course of his life , whether joyous or sorrowful , he introduced into his com- positions . Who then must be surprised at the number of psalms of lamentation , which come under his name ? Who ever suf- fered more , or more ...
Page xiv
... whole collection possess a more permanent interest . None in- dicate a richer imagination , or a more powerful inspiration . None breathe a bolder , freer spirit of enthusiasm , or contain more sublime and affecting sentiments . Most of ...
... whole collection possess a more permanent interest . None in- dicate a richer imagination , or a more powerful inspiration . None breathe a bolder , freer spirit of enthusiasm , or contain more sublime and affecting sentiments . Most of ...
Page xvii
... whole , there seems to be no more probable derivation of the word than that which makes it denote writing , that is , com- position , psalm . The hundred and forty - fifth is called Tehillah , Praise ; and so excellent was this psalm ...
... whole , there seems to be no more probable derivation of the word than that which makes it denote writing , that is , com- position , psalm . The hundred and forty - fifth is called Tehillah , Praise ; and so excellent was this psalm ...
Page xxi
... whole history of the Jews was minutely detailed to them ; and that there were no circumstances with which they were unacquainted . " 3. It is of the utmost consequence to attend to the char- acteristics of the language and structure of ...
... whole history of the Jews was minutely detailed to them ; and that there were no circumstances with which they were unacquainted . " 3. It is of the utmost consequence to attend to the char- acteristics of the language and structure of ...
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according to thy afflicted alphabetic psalm Bashan Behold bless Book of Psalms captivity children of men cometh deliver deliverance distress doth dwell earth Edom Egypt endureth enemies evil exalted eyes fear Gittith glory hate hear heart heavens Hebrew Hebrew Alphabet holy iniquity Israel Jacob Jerusalem Jewish keep thy king Korah land leader Let thy lift mighty mount Zion mouth nations Philistia poetry Praise Jehovah praise thee Praise ye prayer prosperity psalm of Asaph psalm of David psalm of steps psaltery rebellion of Absalom rejoice righteous Saul Shushan-Eduth sing praise song soul strength stringed instruments sung supposed thanksgiving thine ordinances thou art Thou didst thou hast Thou wilt throne thy hand thy law thy mercy thy name thy precepts thy promise thy right hand thy servant thy statutes thy word trust in Jehovah unto upright verses voice waters wicked worship ye the Lord Zion