Westford (Samuel Holyoke)

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  • (Posted 2016-10-02)  CPDL #41305:       
Editor: Barry Johnston (submitted 2016-10-02).   Score information: Letter, 1 page, 52 kB   Copyright: Public Domain
Edition notes: Oval note edition. The other three stanzas of Watts' hymn included.
  • (Posted 2016-10-02)  CPDL #41304:   
Editor: Barry Johnston (submitted 2016-10-02).   Score information: 7 x 10 inches (landscape), 1 page, 52 kB   Copyright: Public Domain
Edition notes: Note shapes added (4-shape). The other three stanzas of Watts' hymn included.

General Information

Title: Westford
Composer: Samuel Holyoke
Lyricist: Isaac Watts

Number of voices: 3vv   Voicing: STB
Genre: Sacred   Meter: 66. 66. 88 (actually 66. 66. 44. 44.)

Language: English
Instruments: A cappella

First published: 1791 in The Worcester Collection, Edition 3
Description:  Words by Isaac Watts, 1711, Hymn 38 of Book 3, with four stanzas. Holyoke used the fourth stanza of Watts' hymn in his composition.

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Original text and translations

Original text and translations may be found at I give immortal praise.