Thomas Sternhold

Thomas Sternhold

Thomas Sternhold (1500 – 1549) was the principal author of the first English metrical version of the Psalms, originally attached to the Prayer-Book as augmented by John Hopkins; continued in general use till Nahum Tate and Nicholas Brady's version of 1696 was substituted in 1717; was a Hampshire man, and held the post of groom of the robes to Henry VIII and Edward VI.

ee also

*Metrical psalter

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  • Sternhold, Thomas — (d. 1549)    Poet.    Sternhold was educated at the University of Oxford and, after entering the service of King Henry VIII, was elected a Member of Parliament. He is remembered for his metrical version of fiftysix of the Psalms. These were… …   Who’s Who in Christianity

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  • Metrical psalter — For earlier rhymed translations of Psalms, see rhymed psalter. A metrical psalter is a kind of Bible translation: a book containing a metrical translation of all or part of the Book of Psalms in vernacular poetry, meant to be sung as hymns in a… …   Wikipedia

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  • Rhymed psalter — Rhymed psalters are versified collections of the Psalms.OriginsThe origins of the rhymed psalter lie in twelfth century translations from the Latin Vulgate into French. These were made in England (for the French speaking Anglo Normans) [William W …   Wikipedia

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