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- Editor: Tim Henderson (submitted 2011-01-30). Score information: A4, 2 pages, 457 kB Copyright: CPDL
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General Information
Title: While shepherds watched their flocks by night
Composer: William Knapp
Lyricist: Nahum Tate
Number of voices: 4vv Voicing: SATB
Genre: Sacred, Carol
Language: English
Instruments: a cappella
Published: 1753
Description: This setting was first published on pages 159-161 of William Knapp's New Church Melody, 1st edition, London: [1753], where it is headed 'The Song of the Angels, at the Nativity of our Blessed Saviour. St Luke 2d Ver 8th. A 4 Voc'. Hymn Tune Index tune number 2100.
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Original text and translations
Original text and translations may be found at While shepherds watched their flocks by night.