I have been accustomed to call the Book of Psalms 'An Anatomy of all the parts of the Soul'; for there is not an emotion of which any one can be conscious that is not here represented as in a mirror. - John Calvin
The Psalms are in a sense universal, and transcend the personal and historical. - Louis Berkhof
The Psalms are an epitome of the whole Scriptures. - Athanasius
Professor Leahy argues in this booklet that what God looks for in worship He has already given to us - namely the Book of Psalms.
A theological, historical and psychological study of the place of musical instruments in the worship of God.
'I enthusiastically recommend this book on congregational worship. It is a great relief to have access to a scholarly modern examination of the question, 'What musical instruments are and which are not permissible in the public worship of God?' For clarity and fulness of treatment, yet at the same time for courtesy and pastoral wisdom, this short study on an aspect of the regulative principle is first-class. I highly recommend it to church members as well as to ministers of the gospel.' - Maurice Roberts
As a denomination the Reformed Presbyterian Church of Ireland undertook the task of revising our psalm book to bring it more in line with modern english but at the same time holding as a true translation.