Psalm 134 - Behold and have regard (Martin Peerson and Charles H. Giffen)
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CPDL #23268:
- Editor: Charles H. Giffen (submitted 2011-03-15). Score information: Letter, 2 pages, 65 kB Copyright: Personal
- Edition notes: Original key. Copyright by Charles H. Giffen for CPDL, this work may be freely copied, distributed, performed, or recorded.
General Information
Title: Psalm 134 - Behold and have regard
Composers: Martin Peerson and Charles H. Giffen
Lyricist: William Whittingham
Number of voices: 4vv Voicing: SATB
Genre: Sacred, Hymn
Language: English
Instruments: a cappella
Published: 1621, 2011
Description: Psalm 134 is one of the Psalms appointed for Compline. This edition includes the setting of Psalm 134 as found in The Whole Booke of Psalmes (1621), with text by William Whittingham (c.1524-1579). The first verse is set in unison to the Short Metre tune Southwell, the second verse to the Martin Peirson (alias Peerson; c.1571-c.1651) harmonization (melody in the Tenor) from The Whole Booke of Psalmes, and the final verse to a harmonization by Charles H. Giffen.
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Original text and translations
Original text and translations may be found at Psalm 134.