The Sabbath (Jacob French)
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- Editor: Barry Johnston (submitted 2018-02-03). Score information: Letter, 1 page, 48 kB Copyright: Public Domain
- Edition notes: Oval note edition, as written in 1789. The remaining pair of stanzas of Watts' hymn included. MusicXML source file(s) in compressed .mxl format.
- Editor: Barry Johnston (submitted 2018-02-03). Score information: 7 x 10 inches (landscape), 1 page, 48 kB Copyright: Public Domain
- Edition notes: Note shapes added (4-shape). The remaining pair of stanzas of Watts' hymn included.
General Information
Title: The Sabbath
First Line: Welcome, sweet day of rest
Composer: Jacob French
Lyricist: Isaac Watts
Number of voices: 4vv Voicing: SATB
Genre: Sacred, Set piece Meter: 66. 86 (S.M.)
Language: English
Instruments: A cappella
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Description. Words by Isaac Watts, 1709, from Hymns and Spiritual Songs, Hymn 14 of Book 2, with four stanzas. French used the first two stanzas of Watts' hymn in his composition.
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Original text and translations
Original text and translations may be found at Welcome, sweet day of rest.