Thy word is a lantern, Z 61 (Henry Purcell)
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- (Posted 2014-11-15) CPDL #33380:
- Editor: James Gibb (submitted 2014-11-15). Score information: A4, 10 pages, 140 kB Copyright: CPDL
- Edition notes: reformatting of #18366, with minor corrections and changes to the underlay, to conform to the Book of Common Prayer.
- (Posted 2008-11-29) CPDL #18366:
- Editor: Diana Thompson (submitted 2008-11-29). Score information: A4, 8 pages, 106 kB Copyright: CPDL
- Edition notes:
Possible error(s) identified. Error summary: Text incorrectly stated as from Psalm 99; bar 9, bass, "they" should be "Thy".
General Information
Title: Thy word is a lantern
Composer: Henry Purcell
Source of text: Psalm 119:105-108,110-111 (BCP)
Number of voices: 4vv Voicing: ATB(SATB)
Verse: Countertenor, Tenor and Bass
Genre: Sacred, Verse anthem
Language: English
Instruments: Organ
First published: 1773 in Cathedral Music, Volume 3, p. 275
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Original text and translations
Original text and translations may be found at Psalm 119.