Norton (Daniel Read)
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CPDL #31826:
- Editor: Barry Johnston (submitted 2014-05-03). Score information: Letter (landscape), 1 page, 45 kB Copyright: Public Domain
- Edition notes: Music from 1786, note shapes added (4-shape). Stanza 2 added from Isaac Watts adaptation of Psalm 25.
General Information
Title: Norton
Composer: Daniel Read
Lyricist: Isaac Watts
Number of voices: 4vv Voicing: SATB
Genre: Sacred, Hymn
Language: English
Instruments: a cappella
Published: 1785
Description: Words by Isaac Watts, 1709, his adaptation of Psalm 25
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Original text and translations
English text
Mine eyes and my desire
Are ever to the Lord;
I love to plead His promises,
And rest upon His word.
When shall the sovereign grace
Of my forgiving God
Restore me from those dangerous ways
My wand'ring feet have trod?