When we, our weary limbs to rest (John Broderip)
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- Editor: Edmund Gooch (submitted 2015-03-11). Score information: A4, 1 page, 43 kB Copyright: Public Domain
- Edition notes: Only the first verse of the text is given in the source: an editorial selection of subsequent verses has here been added. The alto and tenor parts are printed in the alto and tenor clefs respectively in the source.
General Information
Title: When we, our weary limbs to rest
Composer: John Broderip
Lyricists: Nahum Tate and Nicholas Brady (from A new version of the psalms of David)
Number of voices: 4vv Voicing: SATB
Genre: Sacred, Hymn Meter: 88. 88 (L.M.)
Language: English
Instruments: A cappella
First published: 1745 in A New Set of Anthems and Psalm Tunes, p. 43
Description: Setting of Psalm 137 in the metrical New Version. Hymn Tune Index tune number 1797.
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Original text and translations
Original text and translations may be found at Psalm 137.