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Acts of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland
… are composed in verses which do not agree with the common tunes, therefore, it is also recommended that these Psalms be … turned in other verses which may agree to the common tunes; that is, having the first line of eight syllabs, and …
Acts of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland
… May 8, 1713.Act and Recommendation for Teaching the Common Tunes. The General Assembly, for the more decent performance … schoolmasters chosen as are capable to teach the common tunes; and that Presbyteries take care that children be taught to sing the said common tunes; and that the said schoolmasters not only pray with …