A Set of Services, Anthems and Psalm Tunes (John Smith)

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General information

Publication

John Smith's first book, A Set of Services, Anthems & Psalm Tunes appears to have been published in 1746: the book is not dated, but an advertisement in the Salisbury JournalLink to the English Wikipedia article on 9 May 1746 refers to 'A new Book of Divine Musick, for Country Choirs', by Smith, apparently this collection.

The title page states that the book was 'Printed for the Author, & Sold by him at his house in Market LavingtonLink to the English Wikipedia article, by B. Collins SarumLink to the English Wikipedia article, R. Baldwin in The Isle of WightLink to the English Wikipedia article, T. Burrough in the DeviesLink to the English Wikipedia article, &c. &c. &c. The Whole Engrav'd by Phillip Herbert'. The book was published by subscription.

Publication date and place: 1746 by B. Collins.

Description of contents

The collection consists of four through-composed settings for Morning and Evening Prayer, eight anthems, and twelve metrical psalm tunes. The settings are mostly in four parts, with the tenor and alto parts both printed in the treble clef an octave above sounding pitch. No indication is given of any instrumental accompaniment.

List of works

Pages Description Text
011-4 Te Deum Laudamus 4 Voices We praise thee, O God
025-6 Jubilate Deo 4, Voices O be joyful in the Lord all ye lands
037-8 Magnificat 4 Voices My soul doth magnify the Lord
049 Nunc Dimittis 4 Voice Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart
0510-11 An Anthem on Psalm ye 8th. 3 Voice O Lord, our governor, how excellent is thy name
0612-15 An Anthem on Psalm ye 28th. 4 Voice Praised be the Lord, for he hath heard the voice
0716-18 An Anthem on Psalm ye 72d. 3 Voices Give the King thy judgements
0819-21 An Anthem on Psalm ye 80th. 4 Voices Hear, O thou Shepherd of Israel
0921-24 An Anthem on Psalm ye 98th. 4 Voices O sing unto the Lord a new song
1024-26 An Anthem on Psalm ye 111th. 3 Voices I will give thanks unto the Lord
1126-28 An Anthem on Psalm ye 147th. 3 Voices O praise the Lord, for it is a good thing
1229-32 An Anthem on Psalm the 148th. (4 Voices) O praise the Lord, praise him in the light
1333 Psalm ye 4th. 4 Voice  O God, thou art my righteousness
1433 Psalm ye 18th. Verse ye 3.4.5.6. 4. Voice  When I sing laud unto the Lord
1533 Psalm ye 100th 4 Voice  All people that on earth do dwell
1634 Psalm ye 125th. 2d. part 4 Voice  Those that do place their confidence
1734 Psalm. 40th. 4 Voice  I waited long and sought the Lord
1834 Psalm ye 43d. 4 Voice Judge and defend my cause, O Lord
1935 Psalm ye 47th. N. V. 4 Voice  O all ye people, clap your hands
2035 Psalm ye 48th. 4 Voice  Great is the Lord, and with great praise
2135 Psalm ye 68th. 4 Voice  Let God arise, and then his foes
2236 Psalm ye 84th. N. V. 4 Voice  O God of hosts, the mighty Lord
2336 Psalm ye 100th. N. V. 4 Voice. With one consent let all the earth
2436 Psalm ye 150th. N. V. 5 Voice.  O praise the Lord in that blest place

Works at CPDL

Title Year Page Genre Subgenre Vo. Voices
Great is the Lord, and with great praise 1746 35 Sacred Hymns 4 SATB
Judge and defend my cause, O Lord 1746 34 Sacred Hymns 4 SATB
O all ye people, clap your hands 1746 35 Sacred Hymns 4 SATB


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