Ainsworth Psalter

Ainsworth Psalter

Published in Holland in 1612, the Ainsworth Psalter was written by English Separatist clergyman Henry Ainsworth and was brought to America by the Pilgrims in 1620. [Knight, G. L.(2003). Hymn. In "Encarta Encyclopedia 2004" [computer software] . Microsoft. ]

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