Paria (William Billings)
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CPDL #32457:
- Editor: Barry Johnston (submitted 2014-07-16). Score information: Letter, 1 page, 51 kB Copyright: Public Domain
- Edition notes: Oval-note edition.
CPDL #32458:
- Editor: Barry Johnston (submitted 2014-07-16). Score information: Letter (landscape), 1 page, 52 kB Copyright: Public Domain
- Edition notes: Note shapes added (4-shape).
General Information
Title: Paria
Composer: William Billings
Lyricist: Nahum Tate and Nicholas Bradycreate page
Number of voices: 4vv Voicing: SATB
Genre: Sacred, Hymn
Language: English
Instruments: A cappella
Published: 1784
Description: Words by Nahum Tate and Nicholas Brady, 1698 ("New Version"). Published anonymously in Massachusetts Harmony, published by John Norman in Boston in 1784. Attributed to William Billings by Karl Kroeger, The Hymn 47(3):44-49. 1996.
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Original text and translations
English text
Ye boundless realms of joy,
Exalt your Maker's fame.
His praise your songs employ
Above the starry frame.
Your voices raise, ye cherubim and seraphim,
to sing His praise.