Musical compositions by W. Davis, in the author's handwriting
MS. Mus. c. 16
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Title
Musical compositions by W. Davis, in the author's handwriting
Shelfmark
MS. Mus. c. 16
Summary
Comprises:
(fol. 3). An Ode on St. Cecilia's day; the words beg. 'Assist, you mighty sons': score and separate parts
(fol. 22). A Jubilate, in Dminor, 18 Oct. 1715
(fols. 36, 111). Anthem from Ps. cxxv ('They that put their trust')
(fol. 41). Anthem from Ps. xii ('Help, Lord')
(fol. 45v). Anthem from Ps. xliv ('Lord, why sleepest thou')
(fol. 65v). Anthem, 'Let God arise', signed, and dated 20 Nov. 1705
(fol. 72). A thanksgiving anthem after the battle of Ramillies ('The word of the Lord'), signed, and dated 27 June 1706
(fol. 95). Anthem from Is. xii ('Behold, God is my salvation')
(fol. 98). 'A devine song out of Sandses translation, sett for three ladys', from Ps. xvii ('Lord, grant my just request')
(fol. 99). Anthem from Ps. li ('Have mercy upon me')
(fol. 100v). Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis, in F Minor.
(fol. 105v). Anthem from Is. lviii ('Cry aloud'), for a day of humiliation
(fol. 109). 'A prayer for the queen' ('O Lord, make thy servant Anne'), an anthem
(fols. 115, 120v). Fifteen songs with music:--'Love and gay hope', 'Can Strephon change'; 'a diologe betwen Celedon & Astrea' (beg. 'Astrea, when will you'); 'Ah nevermore', 'Toylsome watchings', 'With a long calm'; 'I've often heard' (words by capt. -- Sute); 'Phyllis, in vain'; 'Sylvia, whilst' (words by T. Cook); 'In vain I seek to charm'; 'When longing Strephon' (words by lieut. Cross); 'Of all the arts' (words by T. C.); Dr Sache[ve]rells Health in a catch, 1710 (beg. 'Let's drink disappointment'); 'A song upon mr. Spelmans weading' (beg. 'Hail, happy pair'), dated 3 Aug. 1697; 'Such a bargain.'
(fol. 120). A round in three parts
(fol. 133v rev.). 'Rules for playing a Through Base' (music only).
Date
early 18th cent.
Language
English
Physical facet
On paper
Physical extent
134 Leaves
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