The Psalms of David Imitated in the Language of the New Testament, and Applied to the Christian State and Worship (Classic Reprint)

Isaac Watts's The Psalms of David Imitated in the Language of the New Testament, and Applied to the Christian State and Worship reworks biblical psalms into devotional verse for Christian use. The result is a landmark in hymn history and a practical resource for readers interested in how scripture was adapted for worship. It sits at the intersection of poetry, theology, and liturgical tradition.

This book appeals to readers who want to see how older Protestant worship shaped English devotional writing. Its value lies in the meeting of scriptural language, poetic discipline, and church practice, making it useful for students of hymnody, religious history, and classic verse. It also shows how psalm paraphrase can become both a literary achievement and a practical aid to worship.