Publisher's Synopsis
""A Compendious Book Of Psalms And Spiritual Songs, Commonly Known As The Gude And Godlie Ballates"" is a collection of religious hymns and poetry compiled by Scottish brothers James and Robert Wedderburn. Originally published in 1567, the book contains 68 pieces, including adaptations of psalms and original compositions. The lyrics are written in Scots dialect and are intended to be sung in a congregational setting. The book was widely popular in Scotland during the 16th and 17th centuries and was used as a tool for spreading the Protestant faith. The Wedderburn brothers were known for their involvement in the Scottish Reformation and their desire to promote the use of vernacular language in religious texts. This edition of the book also includes a preface by the Wedderburns, as well as an introduction and notes by editor John W. Baxter. Overall, ""A Compendious Book Of Psalms And Spiritual Songs"" is a significant piece of Scottish religious history and a valuable resource for those interested in the history of hymnody and religious poetry.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.
