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:{{EdNotes|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.}} | :{{EdNotes|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== | ==General Information== | ||
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{{Lyricist|Alexander Pope}} | {{Lyricist|Alexander Pope}} | ||
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{{Descr|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.}} | {{Descr|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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- 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 in A Set of Hymns and Psalm Tunes, p. 36-40
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.
External websites:
Original text and translations
Original text and translations may be found at The dying Christian to his soul.