Hampshire (1779) (William Billings)
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- Editor: Barry Johnston (submitted 2015-04-20). Score information: Letter, 1 page, 56 kB Copyright: Public Domain
- Edition notes: Oval note edition. I chose Isaac Watts Hymn 164 of Book 2, four stanzas.
- Editor: Barry Johnston (submitted 2015-04-20). Score information: Unknown, 1 page, 67 kB Copyright: Public Domain
- Edition notes: Note shapes added. I chose Isaac Watts Hymn 164 of Book 2, four stanzas.
General Information
Title: Hampshire (1779)
First Line: Why should this earth delight us so
Composer: William Billings
Lyricist: Isaac Watts
Number of voices: 4vv Voicing: SATB
Genre: Sacred, Hymn Meter: 86. 86 (C.M.)
Language: English
Instruments: A cappella
Published: 1779
Description: Published in Music in Miniature, 1779, p. 28. Published without indication of lyrics, except that it is "C. M." (Common Meter, 86. 86).
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Original text and translations
Original text and translations may be found at Why should this earth delight us so.