Cross-Street (William Billings)

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• CPDL #32776: 

Editor: Barry Johnston (submitted 2014-08-24).   Score information: Unknown, 1 page, 43 kB   Copyright: Public Domain

Edition notes: Note shapes added (4-shape).

• CPDL #15650: 

Editor: Michael Lauer (submitted 2007-12-12).   Score information: Letter, 2 pages, 78 kB   Copyright: Personal

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Title: The Lord my pasture shall prepare
Composer: William Billings
Tune: Cross-Street
Lyricist: Joseph Addison, on Psalm 23

Number of voices: 4vv   Voicing: SATB

Genre: Sacred, Hymn   Meter: 88. 88. D (L.M.D.)

Language: English
Instruments: A cappella

Published: 1794

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Original text and translations

English text

The Lord my pasture shall prepare,
And feed me with a shepherd’s care
His presence shall my wants supply,
And guard me with a watchful eye.
My noonday walk he shall attend,
And all my midnight hours defend.