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Ainsworth Psalter

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The Ainsworth Psalter was written by English Separatist clergyman Henry Ainsworth and was brought to America by the Pilgrims in 1620.[1] It was published in Holland in 1612. It is a parallel translation, including a literal rendering of the Psalms and an accompanying metrical Psalms.[2]

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  1. ^ Knight, G. L.(2003). Hymn. In Encarta Encyclopedia 2004 [computer software]. Microsoft.
  2. ^ "Allen Lott introduces the Ainsworth Psalter". Pitts Theology Library, Emory University.