The Lord descended from above (James Lyon)

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Editor: Barry Johnston (submitted 2014-10-18).   Score information: Letter, 3 pages, 85 kB   Copyright: Public Domain

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Title: The Lord Descended From Above
Composer: James Lyon
Lyricist: Thomas Sternhold

Number of voices: 4vv   Voicing: SATB

Genre: Sacred, Hymn

Language: English
Instruments: A cappella

Published: 1761

Description: Transcribed from Urania, 1761. Words by Thomas Sternhold, ca. 1548, earliest printed version available in 1597, paraphrase of Psalm 18:9-10. Words slightly edited to reflect more accurate translation: 'With cherubim and with seraphim full royally ... '

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Original text and translations

Original text and translations may be found at Psalm 18.