Westford (Samuel Holyoke)
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- Editor: Barry Johnston (submitted 2016-10-02). Score information: Letter, 1 page, 52 kB Copyright: Public Domain
- Edition notes: Oval note edition. The other three stanzas of Watts' hymn included.
- Editor: Barry Johnston (submitted 2016-10-02). Score information: 7 x 10 inches (landscape), 1 page, 52 kB Copyright: Public Domain
- Edition notes: Note shapes added (4-shape). The other three stanzas of Watts' hymn included.
General Information
Title: Westford
Composer: Samuel Holyoke
Lyricist: Isaac Watts
Number of voices: 3vv Voicing: STB
Genre: Sacred Meter: 66. 66. 88 (actually 66. 66. 44. 44.)
Language: English
Instruments: A cappella
First published: 1791 in The Worcester Collection, Edition 3
Description: Words by Isaac Watts, 1711, Hymn 38 of Book 3, with four stanzas. Holyoke used the fourth stanza of Watts' hymn in his composition.
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Original text and translations
Original text and translations may be found at I give immortal praise.