Africa (William Billings)

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Editor: Stuart Lauters (submitted 2003-03-09).   Score information: Letter, 1 page, 98 kB   Copyright: CPDL
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Editor: Rafael Ornes (submitted 1999-08-06).   Score information: Letter, 1 page, 28 kB   Copyright: CPDL
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General Information

Title: Africa
Composer: William Billings
Lyricist: Isaac Watts

Number of voices: 4vv   Voicing: SATB

Genre: SacredHymn   Meter: 86. 86 (C.M.)

Language: English
Instruments: A cappella

Published: The Singing Master's Assistant, 3rd ed. (1781)
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Original text and translations

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Now shall my inward joy arise,
And burst into a song;
Almighty Love inspires my heart;
and Pleasure tunes my tongue.