Sacred music by dr. Greene ('Musica sacra')
MS. Mus. d. 48
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
Description
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Title
Sacred music by dr. Greene ('Musica sacra')
Shelfmark
MS. Mus. d. 48
Summary
Comprises:
I (p. 1). English services in C:--Te Deum, Jubilate, 'Holy, Holy, holy' (Sanctus) and 'Glory to God' (Gloria in excelsis), Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis. The first piece has the following note: 'Mem found in the original, Begun at Farnham Castle in May 1737 and finish'd in London in June following.'
(p. 178). A Gloria in excelsis, in Latin
Also comprises, (pp. 65-189) Twenty-two anthems:
Blessed is the man
Bow down thine ear
Have mercy on me
Hear my crying
Hear my prayer
I call with my whole heart (autograph)
I cried unto the Lord (solo bass)
I cried unto the Lord (five voices)
I have longed
I will alway give thanks
I will be glad
I will magnify thee
Like as the hart
Lord, teach us
O give thanks
O God, thou art my God
O Lord, our governour
Ponder my words
Praise the Lord
Rejoice in the Lord
The Lord is my strength
Try me, O God (autograph)
Date
written in the 18th cent. partly by M. Greene
Language
English
Latin
Multiple languages
Physical facet
On paper
Physical extent
290 pages
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Collection contents
Sacred music by dr. Greene ('Musica sacra')
