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{{Descr|The first 15 measures were published in ''Music in Miniature'', 1779, p. 3, in the key of G Major. Revised (to F Major) and expanded in {{NoComp|The Continental Harmony|William Billings}}, 1794, pp. 52-54. Words from [[Isaac Watts]], 1719, paraphrase of Psalm 139 (measures 1-22); and [[Isaac Watts]], 1709, Hymn 19 of Book 2 (measures 23-61).}} | {{Descr|The first 15 measures were published in ''Music in Miniature'', 1779, p. 3, in the key of G Major. Revised (to F Major) and expanded in {{NoComp|The Continental Harmony|William Billings}}, 1794, pp. 52-54. Words from [[Isaac Watts]], 1719, paraphrase of Psalm 139 (measures 1-22); and [[Isaac Watts]], 1709, Hymn 19 of Book 2 (measures 23-61).}} | ||
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{{LinkText|2|Psalm 139|Let others boast how strong they be}} | {{LinkText|2|Psalm 139|Let others boast how strong they be}} |
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- Editor: Barry Johnston (submitted 2015-04-29). Score information: Unknown, 3 pages, 121 kB Copyright: Public Domain
- Edition notes: Note shapes added (4-shape). Transcribed from The Continental Harmony, 1794.
- Editor: Michael Lauer (submitted 2007-12-12). Score information: Letter, 4 pages, 100 kB Copyright: Personal
- Edition notes: Transcribed from The Continental Harmony, 1794.
General Information
Title: Creation
First Line: When I with pleasing wonder stand
Composer: William Billings
Lyricist: Isaac Watts
Number of voices: 4vv Voicing: SATB
Genre: Sacred, Anthem Meter: 86. 86 (C.M.)
Language: English
Instruments: A cappella
First published: 1779 in Music in Miniature, no. 4, p. 3
2nd published: 1794 in The Continental Harmony, no. 9, p. 52-54
Description: The first 15 measures were published in Music in Miniature, 1779, p. 3, in the key of G Major. Revised (to F Major) and expanded in The Continental Harmony, 1794, pp. 52-54. Words from Isaac Watts, 1719, paraphrase of Psalm 139 (measures 1-22); and Isaac Watts, 1709, Hymn 19 of Book 2 (measures 23-61).
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Original text and translations
Original text and translations may be found at Psalm 139 and Let others boast how strong they be.