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'''Published:''' 1786 | '''Published:''' 1786 | ||
'''Description:''' First published in the ''American Musical Magazine'', No. 1, 1786. Words by [[Isaac Watts]], his paraphrase of Psalm 73. Read used the first two stanzas of Watts' paraphrase in his composition. | '''Description:''' First published in the ''American Musical Magazine'', No. 1, 1786; revised in 1804. Words by [[Isaac Watts]], his paraphrase of Psalm 73. Read used the first two stanzas of Watts' paraphrase in his composition. | ||
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- (Posted 2015-05-18) CPDL #35455:
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- Editor: Barry Johnston (submitted 2015-05-18). Score information: Letter, 1 page, 58 kB Copyright: Public Domain
- Edition notes: Oval note edition. Another pair of stanzas (three and four) from Watts' paraphrase added below.
- (Posted 2015-05-18) CPDL #35454:
- Editor: Barry Johnston (submitted 2015-05-18). Score information: Unknown, 1 page, 69 kB Copyright: Public Domain
- Edition notes: Note shapes added (4-shape). Another pair of stanzas (three and four) from Watts' paraphrase added below.
General Information
Title: Greenwich
First Line: Lord, what a thoughtless wretch was I
Composer: Daniel Read
Lyricist: Isaac Watts
Number of voices: 4vv Voicing: SATB
Genre: Sacred, Hymn Meter: 88. 88 (L.M.) (Watts), Meter: 88. 88. D (L.M.D.) (Read)
Language: English
Instruments: A cappella
Published: 1786
Description: First published in the American Musical Magazine, No. 1, 1786; revised in 1804. Words by Isaac Watts, his paraphrase of Psalm 73. Read used the first two stanzas of Watts' paraphrase in his composition.
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Original text and translations
Original text and translations may be found at Psalm 73.