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Title

Anthems

Shelfmark

MS. Mus. d. 2

Summary

Comprises the following anthems:

(fol. 2) 'Have mercy upon me' by dr. S. Arnold, autograph, signed, and dated 1783

(fol. 9) 'I will magnify thee' by J. Awbery, two copies, both apparently autograph

(fol. 27) Two by John Bishop ('Bow down thine ear', and 'Withdraw not thou')

(fol. 34) 'By the waters of Babylon' by dr. W. Boyce, dated 20 May 1745

(fol. 50) 'Wherewithal shall a young man' by dr. Benjamin Cook

(fol. 54) Three by dr. T. S. Dupuis ('Ponder my words', 1794; 'Be thou my judge', and 'O how amiable': all autograph, and the first signed)

(fol. 78). 'O praise the Lord' by dr. J. G. Pepusch

(fol. 92). Steffani's Qui diligit Mariam, with the words 'Sing merrily unto God' (Ps. xc) adapted by W. Gosling

(fol. 103). Bassan's Laudate Dominum, with the words 'O praise the Lord', adapted by J. A (wbery): a tenor part (fol. 114) was added by 'dr. (William ?) Hayes.'

(fol. 118), 'O how pleasant', by John Welldon

(fols. 124, 132). Four anthems 'O be joyful' for two voices: 'We beseech thee': 'To sing the mercies': 'The Lord will be the hope.'

(fol. 131). Two songs 'Ay de mi un ano felice', 'Sylvia was tender.'.