Lisbon (Daniel Read)

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Editor: Barry Johnston (submitted 2014-09-21). Score information: Letter, 2 pages, 44 kB Copyright: Public Domain

Edition notes: Oval-note edition. Revised version by Read in 1804. The three other stanzas of Watts' hymn added below.

Editor: Barry Johnston (submitted 2014-09-21). Score information: 254 x 177.8 mm, 1 page, 37 kB Copyright: Public Domain

Edition notes: Note shapes added (4-shape). Revised version by Read in 1804. The three other stanzas of Watts' hymn added below.

Title: Lisbon
First Line: Welcome, sweet day of rest
Composer: Daniel Read
Lyricist: Isaac Watts

Number of voices: 4vv Voicing: SATB

Genre: Sacred, Hymn Meter: 66. 86 (S.M.)

Language: English
Instruments: A cappella

Published: 1785

Description: Transcribed from The American Singing-Book, 1786; revised 1804. Words by Isaac Watts, 1709, his Hymn 14 of Book 2, four stanzas.

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Original text and translations may be found at Welcome, sweet day of rest.