Les Psaumes de David, mis en vers françois, & les cantiques sacrés - Pictet, Benedict 1655-1724 (Basel Imhof, 1774)
Including one loose page with ms. notes about psalmbooks, probably written by D.W.L. Milo, on the backside of a concert flyer.
The translation of the psalms go back to John Calvin (1509-1564). In 1562 a collection of psalms (known as the Genevan Psalms) was published, suitable to be sung during the service. Calvin had started rhyming in Strasbourg himself. Back in Geneva, he handed this work over to Clément Marot and Beza, while he asked Guillaume Franc, Louis Bourgeois and Maitre Pierre to compose the music. Calvin's zeal in making a collection of psalms arose from his wish to use the Bible alone, also for the hymn. Later editions were edited by members of the 'Compagnie des pasteurs de l'église protestante de Genève'.
Originally published in 1698
Ex libris D.W.L. Milo (stamp)
Nouvelle édition enrichie des liturgies et prières publiques & de particulières sur divers sujets … revus & approuvés par les pasteurs & professeurs de Genève avec la musique tout au long
Keywords: 17th Century (1601-1700); 18th Century (1701-1800); Calvinism; Psalm; Prayer; Vocal music; Switzerland