A Ninth Set of Psalm and Hymn Tunes (Thomas Clark)
General information
Publication
Thomas Clark's A Ninth Set of Psalm & Hymn Tunes is not dated, but the Hymn Tune Index estimates a date of publication c1818. The imprint of the first edition of the book reads 'LONDON, Printed for the Author, and sold by James Peck, No 47, Lombard Street.'. The book was reissued c1820 by Whitaker & Co.
Publication date and place: 1818 by James Peck in London.
Description of contents
The collection consists of 36 metrical psalm or hymn tunes followed by a short anthem and two set-pieces (through-composed settings of metrical texts).
The music is laid out in full score with the soprano air next to the bass. The treble clef is used for soprano, alto, and tenor parts, with both the alto and tenor parts notated an octave above sounding pitch. The vocal bass part is figured, and in some places where the bass voices are silent, cues for other parts are given on the bass stave.
List of works
Pages | Description | Text |
---|---|---|
1 | HACKINGTON. CM. Ps: 50 Dr Watts. | When Christ to judgment shall descend |
2 | HAPPINESS. C.M. Hy: 66 Bk: 2nd Dr Watts. | There is a land of pure delight |
3 | WIGTON. C.M. Hy: 62 Bk 1st Dr Watts. | Come, let us join our cheerful songs |
4 | VERONA. C.M. Hy: 129 Dr Rippon. | Mortals, awake, with angels join |
5 | ORPINGTON. C.M. Hy: 114 Bk: 2 Dr Watts. | I sing my saviour's wondrous death |
6 | CHILHAM. C.M. Ps: 139 Dr Watts. | Lord, when I count thy mercies o'er |
7 | BRIDGE. C.M. Ps: 118 Pt 2 Ver 3 Dr Watts. | Open the gates of Zion now |
8 | BELMONT. C.M. Hy: 214 Benson. | High in the shining courts above |
9 | AFFLICTION. C.M. Hy: 464 Deacon. | Lord, I am thine: forsake me not |
10 | BEDWIN. C.M. Hy: 26 Humphry's Supt | A voice was heard near Jordan's streams |
11 | LEIGE. C.M. Hy: 188 Dr Doddridge. | Jesus, my Lord, how rich thy grace |
12 | PARDON. L.M. Hy: 87 Dr Rippon. | Forgiveness, 'tis a joyful sound |
13 | MORNING HYMN. L.M. | Awake my soul, awake mine eyes |
14 | COPTON. L.M. Hy: 54 Dr Rippon. | God, in the gospel of his Son |
15 | NEWCHURCH. L.M. Hy: 49 Dr Doddridge. | And will the great eternal God |
16 | DOMINION. L.M. Ps: 72 Dr Watts. | Jesus shall reign where'er the sun |
17 | KINGSDOWN. L.M. Ps: 100 Dr Watts. | Sing to the Lord with joyful voice |
18 | MUNIFICENCE. L.M. Hy: 35 Dr Doddridge | Triumphant Lord, thy goodness reigns |
19 | CONTENTMENT. L.M. Hy: 352 Deacon. | Fountain of blessing, ever blessed |
20-21 | CHARLTON. L.M.D. Hy: 282 Deacon. | Great God, amid the darksome night |
22 | EASTRY. S.M. Hy: 309 Dr Rippon. | I would, but cannot sing |
23 | INFLUENCE. S.M. Hy: 259 Dr Doddridge. | Descend, immortal dove |
24 | DETLING. S.M. Hy: 142 Bk 1st Dr Watts. | Like sheep we went astray |
25 | ILEDEN. S.M. Hy: 30 Bk: 2. Ver 10 Dr Watts. | Then let our songs abound |
26 | RENVILLE. S.M. Hy: 14 B2 Dr Watts. | Welcome, sweet day of rest |
27 | NORTHIAM. S.M. Hy: 84 B2 Dr Watts. | Come, all harmonious tongues |
28 | LAMENTATION. C.M. Hy: 274 Dr Rippon. | Why, O my soul, why weepest thou? |
28-29 | REPOSE. P.M. Hy: 105 Swain. | Though ease and plenty, fruits of wealth |
30 | HORTON. S.M. Hy: 108 Bk 1 Dr Watts. | Not with our mortal eyes |
30-31 | MILLENNIUM. P.M. Meth: Mag Novr 1812. | Come, brethren, and sing our saviour and king |
32 | MELCHISEDEC. P.M. Hy: 183 Dr Rippon. | King of Salem, bless my soul |
33 | LUDWORTH. P.M. Hy: 118 Dr Rippon. | Ye dying sons of men |
34 | ABERFORD. P.M. Hy: 94 Dr Rippon. | Blessed are the sons of God |
35 | JAVA. P.M. Hy: 132 Dr Rippon. | Mighty God, while angels bless thee |
36-37 | TREWINT. P.M. Hy: 371 Deacon. | Fantastic delights no more I desire |
38-39 | BERMUDA. P.M. Hy: 227 Ly Huntn | Sweet as the shepherd's tuneful reed |
40 | THANKSGIVING. | The Lord's name be praised for this and every favour |
41-43 | SYDENHAM NEW. Ps: 150 Dr Watts. | In God's own house pronounce his praise |
44-51 | THE CHRISTIAN RACE. Hy: 48 Bk: 1 Dr Watts. | Awake our souls, away our fears |
Works at CPDL
Title | Year | Page | Genre | Subgenre | Vo. | Voices |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Come, let us join our cheerful songs (Wigton) | 1818 | 3 | Sacred | Hymns | 4 | SATB |
Why, O my soul, why weepest thou? | 1818 | 28 | Sacred | Hymns | 4 | SATB |
External links
- Hymn Tune Index details for source ClarTS9