Norfolk (William Billings)

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Editor: Barry Johnston (submitted 2014-08-24).   Score information: Letter, 1 page, 34 kB   Copyright: Public Domain
Edition notes: Oval-note edition.
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Editor: Barry Johnston (submitted 2014-08-24).   Score information: Unknown, 1 page, 37 kB   Copyright: Public Domain
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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

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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.
 

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