John Smith

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