The Suffolk Harmony (William Billings)
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Publication
William Billings' book The Suffolk Harmony, consisting of Psalm Tunes, Fuges and Anthems was published in Boston in 1786. The title page descibes Billings as 'AUTHOR of the SINGING MASTERS ASSISTANT': the imprint states that the book was 'Engraved and Printed by J. NORMAN, for the Author, and Sold at his House near the Liberty-Pole'. The book was advertised as 'just published' in the Boston Independent Chronicle of 8 June 1786.
Publication date and place: 1786 Boston: John Norman.
Description of contents
The book contains 29 metrical psalm or hymn tunes, and three pieces which are described as anthems: of these three, one (Lift up your eyes, ye sons of light) is a set-piece (i.e. a through-composed setting of a metrical text).
List of works
- LIST A.
| Pages | Description | Text |
|---|---|---|
| 1-2 | Shiloh (for Christmas). Words by Billings. | Methinks I see a heavenly host |
| 3-9 | Union. An Anthem Ps. 133. | Behold how good and joyful a thing it is |
| 10 | Brattle Square. Words by Dr. Watts. | Come let us join our cheerful songs |
| 10-12 | Beneficence. Suitable for a Charity meeting. Words T.B. | That man is blest who stands in awe |
| 12-14 | Kittery. Words from Dr. Watts. | Our Father who in heaven art |
| 14-16 | Camden. Words from Dr. Watts. | My soul, thy great Creator praise |
| 17-19 | Northborough. Words anon. | Behold the splendor, hear the shout |
| 19-21 | Brattle Street. Words from Dr. Watts. | Sweet is the work, my God, my King |
| 21-23 | Wheelers Point. Words from T & B. | When Sion’s God her sons recalled |
| 23-24 | Richmond. Words by Relly. | My beloved, haste away |
| 24-25 | Madrid. Words by Relly. | How charmingly sounds the word of the Lord |
| 25-26 | Hartford. Words from Relly. | Glorious Jesus, thy dear name to praise |
| 27-28 | Mendom. Words from Relly. | My Redeemer, let me be |
| 28-30 | Petersburgh. Words from Watts. | Thus saith the high, the lofty one |
| 30-33 | An Anthem. Word from Dr. Watts. | Lift up your eyes, ye sons of light |
| 33-34 | Jordan. Words from Dr. Watts. | There is a land of pure delight |
| 35 | Restoration. Words from Relly. | Greatly beloved, of God approved |
| 36-37 | Phylanthropy. Words from Relly. | Jesus, the Saviour from above |
| 37-39 | Baptism. Words by Relly. | O how doth God our souls surprise |
| 39-40 | Moriah. Words from Relly. | All over lovely is my Lord and God |
| 40-41 | Election. Words from Relly. | Thou art my blest portion, thou dear Nazarene |
| 41-42 | West Boston. Words from Relly. | Come, ye lovers of the Lamb |
| 42-43 | Jerusalem. Words from Relly. | All is hush, the battle’s o’er |
| 44 | Conquest. Words from Relly. | Sing the triumphs of your conquering |
| 45-46 | Sinai. Words from Relly. | All you who make the law your choice |
| 46-47 | Hull. Words from Relly. | We celebrate the praise today |
| 47 | Glocester. Words from Relly. | Jesus, thy name we praise |
| 48 | Chelsea. Words from Relly. | What beauties divine in Jesus do shine |
| 49-50 | Burlington. Words from Relly. | Canaan promised is before |
| 50-51 | Moravia. Words from Relly. | O love, what a secret to mortals thou art |
| 52-56 | A Funeral Anthem. Words from Sundry Scriptures. | Samuel the priest gave up the ghost |
| 56 | Eden. Words from Dr. Watts. | Those glorious minds, how bright they shine |
Works at CPDL
| Title | Year | Page | Genre | Subgenre | Vo. | Voices |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baptism | 1786 | 37-39 | Sacred | 4 | SATB | |
| Beneficence | 1786 | 10-12 | Sacred | Psalm-tunes | 4 | SATB |
| Brattle Square | 1786 | 10 | Sacred | 4 | SATB | |
| Brattle Street (1786) | 1786 | 19-21 | Sacred | 4 | SATB | |
| Camden | 1786 | 14-16 | Sacred | 4 | SATB | |
| Jordan | 1786 | 33-34 | Sacred | 4 | SATB | |
| Kittery | 1783 | 12-14 | Sacred | 4 | SATB | |
| Lift up your eyes, ye sons of light | 1786 | 30-33 | Sacred | Anthems | 4 | SATB |
| Northborough | 1786 | 17-19 | Sacred | 4 | SATB | |
| Samuel the priest gave up the ghost | 1786 | 52-56 | Sacred | Anthems | 4 | SATB |
- LIST B.
| No. | Pg. | HTI* | Title | First Line | Author | Key | Meter | Time | Vo. | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 4697 | Shiloh | Methinks I see a heavenly host | William Billings | G | C.M. | 2:2 | 4 | |
| 2 | 3 | Union | Behold how good and joyful | C | Anthem | 3:2 | 4 | Psalm 133 | ||
| 3 | 10a | 4679 | Brattle Square | Come let us join our cheerful songs | Isaac Watts | D | C.M. | 3:2 | 4 | |
| 4 | 10b | 4678 | Beneficence | That man is blest who stands in awe | Tate & Brady | C | L.M. | 2:2 | 4 | For a charity meeting |
| 5 | 12 | 4403 | Kittery | Our Father who in heaven art | Isaac Watts | a | C.M. | 2:2 | 4 | |
| 6 | 14 | 4682 | Camden | My soul, thy great Creator praise | Isaac Watts | E ♭ | L.M. | 6:4 | 4 | |
| 7 | 17 | 4693 | Northborough | Behold the splendor, hear the shout | F | 886.886. | 2:2 | 4 | ||
| 8 | 19 | 4680 | Brattle Street | Sweet is the work, my God, my King | Isaac Watts | A | L.M. | 3:2 | 4 | |
| 9 | 21 | 4700a | Wheelers Point | When Zion's God her sons recalled | Tate & Brady | a | C.M. | 3:2 | 4 | |
| 10 | 23 | 4020 | Richmond | My Beloved, haste away | James Relly | a | 78.78.78. | 6:4 | 4 | |
| 11 | 24 | 4112 | Madrid | How charmingly sounds the word of the Lord | James Relly | C | 10 10.11 11. | 2:2 | 4 | |
| 12 | 25 | 4215a | Hartford | Glorious Jesus, glorious Jesus | James Relly | G | 85.85.77.85. | 2:4 | 4 | |
| 13 | 27 | 4216a | Mendom | My Redeemer let me be | James Relly | a | 76.76.78.76. | 2:2 | 4 | |
| 14 | 28 | 4694 | Petersburgh | Thus saith the high, the lofty One | Isaac Watts | D | L.M. | 2:4 | 4 | |
| 15 | 30 | 4676 | Anthem | Lift up your eyes | Isaac Watts | F | L.M. | 3:4 | 4 | |
| 16 | 33 | 4690a | Jordan | There is a land of pure delight | Isaac Watts | A | C.M. | 2:2 | 4 | |
| 17 | 35 | 4696 | Restoration | Greatly beloved of God approved | James Relly | D | Irregular | 2:4 | 4 | |
| 18 | 36 | 4695 | Philanthropy | Jesus, the Savior from above | James Relly | F | 888.10 10. | 2:4 | 4 | |
| 19 | 37 | 4677 | Baptism | O how doth God our souls surprise | James Relly | d | 887.887.887. | 6:4 | 4 | |
| 20 | 39 | 4692 | Moriah | All over lovely is my Lord and God | James Relly | D | 10 10.10 10. | 2:4 | 4 | |
| 21 | 40 | 4686 | Election | Thou art my blest portion thou dear Nazarene | James Relly | g | 10 10. 10 10. | 6:4 | 4 | |
| 22 | 41 | 4699 | West Boston | Come ye lovers of the Lamb | James Relly | d | 77.77.D. | 2:4 | 4 | |
| 23 | 42 | 4689 | Jerusalem | All in hush, the battle's o'er | James Relly | E | 77.57.77 | 2:4 | 4 | |
| 24 | 44 | 4684 | Conquest | Sing the triumphsof your conquering Head | James Relly | C | Irregular | 2:2 | 4 | |
| 25 | 45 | 4698 | Sinai | All you who make the law your choice | James Relly | d | 88.88.88. | 3:2 | 4 | |
| 26 | 46 | 4688 | Hull | We celebrate the praise today | James Relly | G | 886.886. | 2:2 | 4 | |
| 27 | 47 | 4687 | Gloucester | Jesus, thy name we praise | James Relly | C | Irregular | 2:2 | 4 | |
| 28 | 48 | 4683 | Chelsea | What beauties divine in Jesus do shine | James Relly | G | 10 11.10 11. | 6:4 | 4 | |
| 29 | 49 | 4681 | Burlington | Canaan promised is before | James Relly | B | 76.76.78.76. | 2:4 | 4 | |
| 30 | 50 | 4691 | Moravia | O love, what secret to mortals thou art | James Relly | C | 11 11.10 11.11 11. | 6:4 | 4 | |
| 31 | 52 | A Funeral Anthem | Samuel the priest gave up the ghost | a | Anthem | 2:2 | 4 | |||
| 32 | 56 | 4685 | Eden | Those glorious minds, how bright they shine | Isaac Watts | F | C.M. | 6:4 | 4 |
External links
- Hymn Tune Index details for source BillWSH