The Holy Bible by Various Authors: Containing The Old And The New Testaments And The Apocrypha Translated Out Of The Original Tongues: And With The Former Translations Diligently Compared And Revised By His Majesty's Special Command

This book is in very good condition. There is little to no wear on the front, back and spine of the cover boards. The edges of the cover boards have no wear and the corners are not bumped.The previous owners name is stamped on the inside of the front cover board. The pages are yellowed and tanned, but free from any markings.

"To The Most High And Mighty Prince James By The Grace Of God King Of Great Britain, France, And Ireland Defender Of The Faith, Etc. The translators Of The Bible Wish Grace, Mercy, And Peace, Through Jesus Christ Our Lord

Great and manifold were the blessings, most dread Sovereign, which Almighty God, the Father of all Mercies, bestowed upon us the people of England, when first he sent Your Majesty's Royal Person to rule and reign over us. For whereas it was the expectation of many, who wished not well unto our Scion That upon the setting of that bright Occidental Star, Queen Elizabeth of most happy memory, some thick and palpable clouds of darkness would so have overshadowed this Land, that men should have been in doubt which way they were to walk; and that it should hardly be known, who was to direct the unsettled State; the appearance of Your Majesty, as of the Sun in his strength, instantly dispelled those supposed and surmised mists, and gave unto all that were well affected exceeding cause of comfort; especially when we beheld the Government established in Your Highness, and Your hopeful Seed, by an undoubted Title, and this also accompanied with peace and tranquillity at home and abroad...." - The Holy Bible: Containing The Old And The New Testaments And The Apocrypha Translated Out Of The Original Tongues: And With The Former Translations Diligently Compared And Revised By His Majesty's Special Command