Metrical version of the Psalms, divided according to the Psalter of the Church of England.
Scope and Contents
There are metrical versions of the canticles (Te Deum, Magnificat, etc.) at the beginning. At the end (folio 127 verso) some of the Psalms are repeated, some of them in alternative versions.
Dates
- Creation: 18th century.
Conditions Governing Access
Normal access conditions apply.
Conditions Governing Use
Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.
Extent
166 Leaves ; Small quarto.
Language of Materials
Undetermined
Arrangement
iii + 163 folios.
Custodial History
The name Thos. Broccus Long is signed at the end of a prayer (folio i) and the initials G D after Psalm 150 (folio 127). There is a note (folio ii) by Alexander Gardyne whose stamp, 1883, is on folio iii verso.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Transferred, 1930, from the Cowan Collection (Cwn.696) in the Department of Printed Books.
- Title
- National Library of Scotland Catalogue of Manuscripts
- Author
- National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
- Description rules
- International Standard for Archival Description - General
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository
Archives and Manuscript Division
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