Psalter
(noun)
A collection of psalms for liturgical or devotional use, especially in the Christian Church.
Origin:
From the greek word psalterion, meaning 'harp or stringed instrument'.
Examples:
- The psalter was passed down from his great-grandfather, who was a minister.
- The choir sang a beautiful psalm from the psalter during the service.
- She always kept a small psalter in her purse for quiet moments of reflection.
- The illuminated psalter was a treasure of the medieval monastery.
- The new psalter was a collaborative effort between various denominations to promote unity in worship.