The Complete Book Of Psalms For Singing
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The Complete Book Of Psalms For Singing (1994, Presbyterian Church of Eastern Australia) is a scarce hardcover hymnal that puts all 150 Psalms in metrical, singable form—ideal for choirs, worship leaders, and anyone who wants the world’s oldest songbook in their hands, not just on a screen. Printed in Australia and now out of print, this 330-page volume is built for daily use: sturdy dark-blue cloth boards, gilt titling, and a lay-flat spine that stays open on a music stand or pulpit. The settings are drawn from historic Reformation and Anglican psalters, so every tune is already familiar to congregations on four continents—no new melodies to learn, just open, sing, and the room joins in.
Collectors prize the 1994 edition because it is the only complete psalter ever authorised by the Presbyterian Church of Eastern Australia, making it a unique piece of Australasian liturgical history. The vintage status means most copies were sung from until they fell apart; clean, tight copies like this one are increasingly hard to find. A discreet previous-owner name and date on the front endpaper (no ex-library marks, no underlining) confirms provenance without detracting from the pages, all of which remain crisp and bright. For worship planners, the topical index groups psalms by theme—lament, thanksgiving, royal, enthronement—so you can match Scripture to sermon in seconds.
Whether you need an authentic resource for traditional Reformed worship, a distinctive gift for a theology student, or a heirloom-quality reference for family devotions, this hardcover psalter delivers. It bridges centuries of faith and song in one durable volume that fits beside your Bible and will still be usable when the Wi-Fi is down.
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