The Lord descended from above (James Lyon)
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CPDL #33162:
- Editor: Barry Johnston (submitted 2014-10-18). Score information: Letter, 3 pages, 85 kB Copyright: Public Domain
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General Information
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.