Norfolk (William Billings)
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CPDL #32766: 
- Editor: Barry Johnston (submitted 2014-08-24). Score information: Letter, 1 page, 34 kB Copyright: Public Domain
- Edition notes: Oval-note edition.
General Information
Title: Norfolk
Composer: William Billings
Lyricist: Isaac Watts
Number of voices: 4vv Voicing: SATB
Genre: Sacred, Hymn Meter: 88. 88 (L.M.)
Language: English
Instruments: A cappella
Published: 1796
Description: Words by Isaac Watts, his Hymn 21. Transcribed from The Continental Harmony, 1796.
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Original text and translations
English text
Let the old heathens tune their song
Of great Diana and of Jove;
But the sweet theme that moves my tongue
Is my Redeemer and His love.
Behold, a God descends and dies
To save my soul from gaping hell:
How the black gulf where Satan lies
Yawned to receive me when I fell!
Infinite Lover! gracious Lord!
To Thee be endless honors given;
Thy wondrous name shall be adored
Round the wide earth and wider heaven.