Andover (Abraham Wood)

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• (Posted 2016-05-06)  CPDL #39569:       

Editor: Barry Johnston (submitted 2016-05-06).   Score information: Letter, 1 page, 64 kB   Copyright: Public Domain

Edition notes: Oval note edition. Transcribed from Norman's Federal Harmony, 1790. The fifth stanza of Watts' poem included.

• (Posted 2016-05-06)  CPDL #39568:   

Editor: Barry Johnston (submitted 2016-05-06).   Score information: 7 x 10 inches (landscape), 1 page, 64 kB   Copyright: Public Domain

Edition notes: Note shapes added (4-shape). Transcribed from Norman's Federal Harmony, 1790. The fifth stanza of Watts' poem included.

General Information

Title: Andover
First Line: My passions fly to seek their King
Composer: Abraham Wood
Lyricist: Isaac Watts

Number of voices: 4vv   Voicing: SATB
Genre: Sacred   Meter: 86. 86 (C.M.)

Language: English
Instruments: A cappella

First published: 1783 in The Gentleman and Lady’s Musical Companion, Edition 3
Description: Words by Isaac Watts, 1706, poem entitled Longing For His Return, in five stanzas. Wood used the fourth stanza of Watts' poem in his composition.

Original text and translations

Original text and translations may be found at O twas a mournful parting day.