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Psalm: 39
Iconography: The crowned psalmist sings a new song with open mouth, pointing to the text I have waited for the lord: and he attended to me. Christ looks down helpfully. He has put a new song in my mouth...look lord to help me
Art: Under drawing shows the psalmist's crown had flower finials, and the hem of his cloak on the right was folded.
Thread stitch: yes
Historical Relevance:
Quire: 9


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