John Smith
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Life
Born: Unknown
Died: Unknown
Biography
John Smith was the composer of three books of psalmody 'for country choirs' (West Gallery music) published during the period 1746-1755. The title pages of the books describe him as 'of Market Lavington'. All three books were published by subscription: William Knapp is listed among the subscribers to the second book.
List of choral works
- Great is the Lord, and with great praise
- Judge and defend my cause, O Lord
- Magnificat and Nunc dimittis
- O all ye nations of the world
- O all ye people, clap your hands
- O come, loud anthems let us sing
- Remember David's troubles, Lord
- Thee I'll extol, my God and King
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Publications
- A Set of Services, Anthems and Psalm Tunes, [1746]
- Book the Second, Containing Twelve Anthems and Twelve Psalm Tunes, [1751]
- Book the Third, Containing Twelve Anthems and Twelve Psalm Tunes, 1755