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- (Posted 2021-03-01) CPDL #63232:
- Editor: Christopher Shaw (submitted 2021-03-01). Score information: A4, 4 pages, 271 kB Copyright: Personal
- Edition notes: The current edition, prepared from Rippon's Selection, 1790, presents a comparatively early version of the piece, before its subsequent accretion of a fourth part.
General Information
Title: Vital spark of heavenly flame
Composer: Edward Harwood
Lyricist: Alexander Pope
Number of voices: 3vv Voicings: SSB or TTB
Genre: Sacred, Anthem
Language: English
Instruments: A capella
First published: 1781
Description: Harwood's setting of "A dying Christian to his soul" was extremely popular during the half-century after its first publication in 1781, and received many printings. It was used in both Anglican and dissenting churches, and was reputedly popular for use at funerals.
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Original text and translations
Original text and translations may be found at The dying Christian to his soul.