Expectation (Solomon Howe)

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• (Posted 2017-11-14)  CPDL #47368:       

Editor: Barry Johnston (submitted 2017-11-14).   Score information: Letter, 1 page, 46 kB   Copyright: Public Domain

Edition notes: Oval note edition, as written in 1799. Both stanzas of Howe's hymn included.

• (Posted 2017-11-14)  CPDL #47367:   

Editor: Barry Johnston (submitted 2017-11-14).   Score information: 7 x 10 inches (landscape), 1 page, 66 kB   Copyright: Public Domain

Edition notes: Note shapes added (4-shape). Both stanzas of Howe's hymn included.

General Information

Title: Expectation
First Line: My soul, survey the important cause
Composer: Solomon Howe
Lyricist: Solomon Howe

Number of voices: 4vv   Voicing: SATB
Genre: Sacred   Meter: 86. 86. D (C.M.D.)

Language: English
Instruments: A cappella

First published: 1799 in Worshiper's Assistant, 1799, p. 19
Description: Words by Solomon Howe, as explained in the preface to this book, two stanzas.

Original text and translations

English text 1. My soul, survey the important cause For which the world was made; With joy revere God's sacred laws, Which ought to be obeyed. His first command to simple men Is to believe his Son; To seek a pardon for their sins Before his gracious throne.

2.This is the most important thing Which mortals can pursue; Present and future joys on high, Complete and ever new. This ne thing needful stands impressed On us by Christ's command: He bids us choose eternal bliss Above, at his right hand.