New-England (Daniel Read)

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Editor: Barry Johnston (submitted 2014-12-14).   Score information: Letter, 1 page, 32 kB   Copyright: Public Domain

Edition notes: Oval note edition.

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Title: New-England
First Line: Let tyrants shake their iron rod
Composer: Daniel Read
Lyricist: William Billings

Number of voices: 4vv   Voicing: SATB

Genre: Secular, Anthem   Meter: 88. 88 (L.M.)

Language: English
Instruments: A cappella

Published: 1785

Description: Tune first published in The American Singing-Book, 1785, p. 41. Words by William Billings, 1778. A secular patriotic song for the most part; the last stanza in Billings is sacred.

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