With it, new england declared its independence from the church of. The message from the everyday saints to walk the walk of daily faith in our time, the message is clear. The bay psalm book, as it has come to be known, consists of a substantial introduction summarizing the creators philosophy and intentions, followed by translations of the psalms rendered into meter, enabling them to be sung to wellknown tunes of the day. Dec 01, 2003 the first book written and printed in the new world, the bay psalm book holds a unique place in our cultural and religious history. The bay psalm book is a metrical psalter first printed in 1640 in cambridge, massachusetts. Bay psalm book by richard mather 2011, paperback for. Even when i go through the darkest valley, i fear no danger, for you are with me.
The book is considered to have been the work of christian reformers seeking a. The bay psalm book is a metrical psalter, first printed in 1640 in cambridge, massachusetts. Nov 16, 20 but the bay psalm book, as it is known, has a special place in bibliophiles hearts, so much so that michael inman, the curator of rare books at the new york public library, said the auction was. The book of psalms is a collection of songs and poems found in the old testament. Psalm 23 is the 23rd psalm of the book of psalms, generally known in english by its first verse, in the king james version, the lord is my shepherd. He makes sure the speaker isnt lacking any necessities. Bay psalm 23, the first work in the bay psalms set, is a delicate reflection on one of the most beloved psalms of all time coupled with a repeating mantra of the word alleluia. Psalm 23 and the bay psalm book the music that shaped. Psalm 23 gods loving care for the psalmist is portrayed under the figures of a shepherd for the flock ps 23. Link to an online text of the preface of the bay psalm book is here link to a performance of psalm 23 and psalm 100 from the bay psalm book is here. In episode 24, we will be discussing the bay psalm book, widely regarded as the first book printed in british north america in 1640. Today, only eleven copies are still in existence and fetch as much as fourteen million dollars at auction, making it. Apr 12, 2014 for psalm 23 as with the other psalms, the bay psalm book just prints the tune in this case, canterbury with playfords bass line, but in fact, playfords setting is for four voices, and that. Psalm 2, bay psalm book music for the church of god.
From the bay psalm book psalms 47 clap hands, all people. In 1640, the bay psalm book was the first book to be printed in british north america, according to wikipedia. Let bidding begin for the bay psalm book from 1640 the new. Psalm 23 bay psalm book scriptures good books free. The bay psalm book, as it is known, is essentially sacred text to be sung during the liturgy. Psalm 23 nabre psalm 23 the lord, shepherd and host bible.
Psalm 24 bay psalm book scriptures good books free. Psalm 23 csb psalm 23 the good shepherd a psalm of. The whole booke of psalmes faithfully translated in to english metre 1640 also known as the bay psalm book was the first booklength publication in the north american colonies. The bay psalm book the first book printed in america is.
The 1640 cambridge, massachusetts, whole booke of psalmes, or bay psalm book. The bay psalm book, as this work is commonly known, is the first book printed in british north america. Title page of the copy of the bay psalm book held by the beinecke rare book and manuscript library. Provided to youtube by naxos of america the whole booke of psalmes. The bay psalm book was the collaborative project of over twelve leading puritan divines and the first publishing venture of the massachusetts colony. The bay psalm book is a religious and cultural manifesto of the puritan fathers and a towering icon of the founding of the united states. The reverend jesse glover imported the first printing press to the massachusetts bay colony in 1638, some 18 years after the first english settlers landed at plymouth rock. The bay psalm book was published in 1640, more than a century and a half after the first gutenberg bibles and 20 years after the pilgrims had landed at plymouth. For psalm 23 as with the other psalms, the bay psalm book just prints the tune in this case, canterbury with playfords bass line, but in fact, playfords setting is for four voices, and that. What you need to know about the bay psalm book christianity. Heath anthology of american literaturethe bay psalm book. The whole booke of psalmes faithfully translated into english.
The bay psalm book 1 the lord to me a shepherd is, want therefore i shall not, he in the folds of tender grass doth make me down to lie. Whereunto is prefixed a discourse declaring not only the lawfullness. Bay psalm book was not only the first book printed in america, and the first book written in america. He also tends to spiritual wellbeing, making sure that the speaker stays on the right path. The preface to the bay psalm book is a remarkable statement of purpose. This little book of 1640 was precursor to lexington and concord, and, ultimately, to american political independence. A shepherd looks at psalm 23 will give new meaning to the ageless shepherd psalm, enriching your trust in and love for the lord who watches closely over you.
Psalm 23 bay psalm book, 1698, by john playford 1623. The bay psalm book was the first book to be printed in north america, twenty years after the arrival of the pilgrims in massachusetts. Bay psalm book last updated march 14, 2020 title page of the copy of the bay psalm book held by the beinecke rare book and manuscript library. Psalm 23 bay psalm book scriptures good books free beta. Jan 29, 2017 the whole booke of psalmes faithfully translated in to english metre 1640 also known as the bay psalm book was the first book length publication in the north american colonies.
Preface to the 1640 bay psalm book reformed theology at a. Psalm 23 bay psalm book, 1698, by john playford 16231686. But the bay psalm book, as it is known, has a special place in bibliophiles hearts, so much so that michael inman, the curator of rare. Bay psalm book being a facsimile reprint of the first edition, printed by stephen daye at cambridge, in new england in. These people understood sickness and death and uncertainty. The whole booke of psalmes faithfully translated into english meter. It is worth noting that the bay psalm books translations of psalms 19, 23, and 107 are anthologized in the library of americas volume of american poetry. Travel the shepherds path to the green pastures and cool, refreshing waters of psalm 23. The 1700 copies of the first edition provided puritans with a plain and familiar translation designed to represent more faithfully the hebrew psalms than did the version used by the.
Bay psalm book by richard mather 2011, paperback for sale. Psalm 23 nabre psalm 23 the lord, shepherd and host. The bay psalm book 1 the lord to me a shepherd is, want therefore i shall not, he in the folds of tender grass doth make me down to lie to waters calm he gently leads restore my soul doth he he doth in paths of righteousness for his names sake lead me. Phillip keller gave us a shepherd looks at psalm 23, and it continues to encourage and inspire christians with its classic insights into the heart of the good shepherd, jesus christ. For psalm 23 as with the other psalms, the bay psalm book just prints the tune in this case, canterbury with playfords bass line, but in fact. The psalms in it are metrical translations into english. The psalms, and especially psalm 23, speak powerfully to and for gods people in troubled times. Preface to the 1640 bay psalm book reformed theology at. Mar 30, 2014 the psalms, and especially psalm 23, speak powerfully to and for gods people in troubled times. Psalm 150 praise ye the lord satb jan 1, 1964 sheet music. The imagery of both sections is drawn from traditions of the exodus is 40. Bay psalm book to jonathan edwards study guide by ilovesdk25 includes 52 questions covering vocabulary, terms and more. With it, new england declared its independence from the church of england. Yea though in valley of deaths shade i walk none ill ill fear.
Richard mather and a group of his fellow new england clergy transcribed biblical psalms into metered verse. Nov 27, 20 the bay psalm book was published in 1640, more than a century and a half after the first gutenberg bibles and 20 years after the pilgrims had landed at plymouth. A work written specifically for boys voices by featuring an extended alto range, bay psalm 23 offers cascading melodic lines and comforting harmonies that will delight audiences and performers alike. Preface to the 1640 bay psalm book the singing of psalms, though it breath forth nothing but holy harmony, and melody. Muse vain things people do 2 kings of the earth do set themselves, princes consult also. The book of psalms is the third section of the hebrew bible, and a book of the christian old testament. Dec 03, 2012 the bay psalm book is a key artifact in understanding the beliefs and practices of pilgrims, and the importance of music therein. The first book written and printed in the new world, the bay psalm book holds a unique place in our cultural and religious history. The translations are not particularly polished, and not one has remained in use, although some of the tunes to which they were sung.
In the greek septuagint version of the bible, and in its latin translation in the vulgate, this psalm is psalm 22 in a slightly different. Page by page, keller reveals new facets of the shepherd of psalm 23 and his tireless, devoted care of his sheep. The bay psalm book is a key artifact in understanding the beliefs and practices of pilgrims, and the importance of music therein. Bay psalm book wikimili, the best wikipedia reader. A committee of thirty learned elders, including john cotton, richard mather, and john eliot, set about the task of creating a new translation of the 150 hebrew psalms into english and casting the text into verse for singing. Today, only eleven copies are still in existence and fetch as much as fourteen million dollars at auction, making it also the most expensive book in the world. Its been thirty five years and two million copies since w. The bay psalm book was the first book printed in british north america. Link to the world digital library entry for the bay psalm book is here. Psalm 23, low dutch tune richard muenz ainsworth, h bay book of psalmes the coolidge, p. I shall not want 2 he maketh me to lie down in green pastures. The lord takes the speaker to peaceful and relaxing places, like green fields and calm waters. The book is a metrical psalter, first printed in 1640 in cambridge, massachusetts.
Mar 14, 2020 bay psalm book last updated march 14, 2020 title page of the copy of the bay psalm book held by the beinecke rare book and manuscript library. The psaltery was soon in widespread use on both sides of the atlantic. But im pretty sure its value to the original users was beyond money. A shepherd looks at psalm 23 by w phillip keller, paperback. Book published in 1640 sets a record at auction the new. The bay psalm book common metre tunes 1 the lord to me a shepherd is, want therefore i shall not, he in the folds of tender grass doth. Let bidding begin for the bay psalm book from 1640 the. The main thing you need to know right now about the bay psalm book is that a copy of it is up for public sale for the first time since 1947. The whole booke of psalmes faithfully translated into. A london printer, stephen daye, came with the press and established a printing office in cambridge. It was the first book printed in british north america.
A work written specifically for boys voices by featuring an extended alto range, bay psalm 23 offers cascading melodic lines and comforting harmonies that. Keller infuses new hope into our relationship with christ. The bay psalm book the first book printed in america. This collection of psalm texts, rather than the bible itself, was the first volume published in the new world. In 1640, just 20 years after the mayflower landed at plymouth rock, they printed 1700 copies in cambridge.