Andover (Abraham Wood)
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- Editor: Barry Johnston (submitted 2016-05-06). Score information: Letter, 1 page, 64 kB Copyright: Public Domain
- Edition notes: Oval note edition. Transcribed from Norman's Federal Harmony, 1790. The fifth stanza of Watts' poem included.
- Editor: Barry Johnston (submitted 2016-05-06). Score information: 7 x 10 inches (landscape), 1 page, 64 kB Copyright: Public Domain
- Edition notes: Note shapes added (4-shape). Transcribed from Norman's Federal Harmony, 1790. The fifth stanza of Watts' poem included.
General Information
Title: Andover
First Line: My passions fly to seek their King
Composer: Abraham Wood
Lyricist: Isaac Watts
Number of voices: 4vv Voicing: SATB
Genre: Sacred Meter: 86. 86 (C.M.)
Language: English
Instruments: A cappella
First published: 1783 in The Gentleman and Lady’s Musical Companion, Edition 3
Description: Words by Isaac Watts, 1706, poem entitled Longing For His Return, in five stanzas. Wood used the fourth stanza of Watts' poem in his composition.
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Original text and translations
Original text and translations may be found at O twas a mournful parting day.