Publisher's Synopsis
""History Of The Scottish Metrical Psalms, With An Account Of The Paraphrases And Hymns"" is a book written by John West Macmeeken in 1872. The book provides a comprehensive history of the development of the Scottish Metrical Psalms, which are a collection of psalms translated into Scottish dialect and set to music. The book also includes an account of the Paraphrases and Hymns, which are other religious songs used in Scottish worship. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a different aspect of the history of the Scottish Metrical Psalms. The first chapter provides an overview of the origins of the Psalms and their use in Scottish worship. Subsequent chapters explore the various translations of the Psalms, the musical settings used to accompany them, and the controversies that arose over their use in Scottish churches. In addition to its historical content, the book also includes a number of musical examples and a detailed bibliography of sources used in its research. Overall, ""History Of The Scottish Metrical Psalms, With An Account Of The Paraphrases And Hymns"" is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history of Scottish religious music and worship.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
