Version of the Psalms of David
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| Stand: | 2015-08-04 03:50:33 |
Produktbeschreibung
Excerpt from Version of the Psalms of David: Attempted in Metre But although the language of the Psalms, in general, is well suited to the purposes of Divine Poetry, it requires but a little reflection to be satisfied, that no version can be given, without the frequent introduction of words and phrases, not strictly authorised by the Psalter. This liberty neither has nor can be dispensed with, yet there will be found a wide difference between the proportion of this accommodating matter, as well as in its quality; and on those occasions, where the language of David could not be adopted, I have studiously endeavoured that the additional, or interstitial parts, if they were not derived from, should, at least, as far as it was possible, accord with the Psalms. If there be any species of writing which is entitled to the full vigour of an Author´s mind and attention, it is unquestionably that in which an attempt is made to sing the praises of the Almighty. Sacred Poetry requires a precision and nicety of expression, perhaps in a superior degree to any other kind. Both the ideas and the language should be simple, yet, elevated and pure. The mind of the Reader, on these subjects, becomes solemnized, and is occupied with thoughts, which are rendered acceptable only as their cymbols flow in a natural and dignified manner. - The highest point of excellence, of which this order of poetry is susceptible, is where the words are forgotten. The instruments are contemptible, compared with the conceptions they excite. In reading or singing divine poetry, our minds are in a high state of stimulation; we wish to glide along, without considering the water which supports us, and to gaze at the star, without remembering the telescope. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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