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this arrangement of the Psalms, the revised version is used, substituting the renderings preferred by the American Committee of Revisers.

The divisions follow, in the main, the structure of the Hebrew parallelisms. In no other way can the reading be genuinely responsive.

Without infringing the liberty of choosing, the plan contemplates a consecutive course, extending through half the year. In repeating, the selections for the two parts of the day exchange places, so that the entire series adapts itself to both the morning and evening services each year. When there are only four Lord's days in a month, the selections appointed for the fifth may be substituted at discretion for those of the preceding day. For a fifth Lord's day in February, very rarely occurring, the choice of selections is left to the Minister.

There is no attempt at classifying the Psalms, as the Scriptural order is familiar, and its observance profitable. For special occasions, however, appropriate Psalms are needed, and these are suitably indicated.

The letters M and E, following the dates, signify Morning and Evening.

The lines printed in Italics are to be read by the Minister.

The lines printed in the Roman letter, and set inward from the margin, are to be read by the people.

In a few instances, lines to be read by the Minister and the people together are distinguished by.