Composition: Sacred Mirth (Tans'ur, William)

Title Sacred mirth: or, the pious soul´s daily delight.
Alternative title Sacred mirth: or, the pious soul´s daily delight. Being a Choice and valuable Collection of Psalms, Hymns, Anthems, and Canons, on various Divine Subjects: Particularly on the Birth, Miracles, Death, Resurrection, and Ascension of Our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. Together with many Pious Thoughts, and Allusions, on Death, Judgment, Heaven, and Hell; And on all other Various Scenes of this Life; Preparative to that which is to come; Being a Taste of Heaven whilst on Earth: And Set to Musick. Composed in 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 Musical Parts, in Score, for Voices, or Instruments: With Gloria Patris, and Hallelujahs to the Whole.
Creators William Tans'ur (composer)
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Instrumentation 2 voices
3 voices
4 voices
5 voices
6 voices
7 voices
8 voices
2 voices and continuo
3 voices and continuo
4 voices and continuo
3 Unspecified instruments
4 Unspecified instruments
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First published 1739
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Composition types Hymns, Psalms, Anthems, Canons
Language English
Period Baroque
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Details Section Type Publisher Date File
view Complete London: A. Pearson for James Hodges 1739 Complete Book · view

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