Folio, Volume 1White, Smith & Perry, 1836 - Music |
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... whole stanzas , first in tunes with short notes , not slurred , and not too slow or too rapid in movement ; and afterwards , by degrees , in tunes which are less simple . By such exer- cises as these , especially with the aid of a ...
... whole stanzas , first in tunes with short notes , not slurred , and not too slow or too rapid in movement ; and afterwards , by degrees , in tunes which are less simple . By such exer- cises as these , especially with the aid of a ...
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... whole , a better style of church music , one better adapted to all the of purposes devotion , than that which prevailed immedi- ately after the Reformation . The melodies most in use among the Reformers , were simple and easy , adapted ...
... whole , a better style of church music , one better adapted to all the of purposes devotion , than that which prevailed immedi- ately after the Reformation . The melodies most in use among the Reformers , were simple and easy , adapted ...
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... whole earth ! FEMALE EDUCATION . Female influence is felt not only in domestic life ; it reaches to every part of society . Every where it ought to be intellectual as well as sensitive ; intelligent as well as affable ; good as well as ...
... whole earth ! FEMALE EDUCATION . Female influence is felt not only in domestic life ; it reaches to every part of society . Every where it ought to be intellectual as well as sensitive ; intelligent as well as affable ; good as well as ...
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... whole audience . Lord Chesterfield , one evening , coming away from the oratorio , was asked by a friend , if it was over ? " Oh ! no ; " said he , they are now singing away ; but I thought it best to retire , lest I should disturb the ...
... whole audience . Lord Chesterfield , one evening , coming away from the oratorio , was asked by a friend , if it was over ? " Oh ! no ; " said he , they are now singing away ; but I thought it best to retire , lest I should disturb the ...
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... whole congregation , and that organs may be laid aside , " but " their continuance was carried by only one vote , and that given by proxy of an absent mem- ber . " There is nothing which could have called for this proposition but the ...
... whole congregation , and that organs may be laid aside , " but " their continuance was carried by only one vote , and that given by proxy of an absent mem- ber . " There is nothing which could have called for this proposition but the ...
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Page 10 - And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess ; but be filled with the spirit; speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord; giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ; submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God.
Page 117 - Weak is the effort of my heart, And cold my warmest thought; But when I see Thee as Thou art, I'll praise Thee as I ought.
Page 10 - O come, let us sing unto the Lord : let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation.
Page 168 - Travelling through this wilderness. 2 Thanks we give, and adoration, For thy gospel's joyful sound; May the fruits of thy salvation In our hearts and lives abound : May thy presence With us evermore be found. 3 So, whene'er the signal's given, Us from earth to call away, Borne on angels...
Page 16 - Should earth against my soul engage, And hellish darts be hurled, Then I can smile at Satan's rage, And face a frowning world. 3 Let cares like a wild deluge come, And storms of sorrow fall ; May I but safely reach my home, My God, my heaven, my all...
Page 52 - Kings of the earth, and all people; princes, and all judges of the earth : Both young men, and maidens; old men and children: let them praise the name of the Lord: For his name alone is excellent; his glory is above the earth and heaven.
Page 104 - Out of the deep on thee to call, And never, never faint. 5 I want a true regard, A single, steady aim, Unmoved by threatening or reward, To thee and thy great name ; A jealous, just concern For thine immortal praise ; A pure desire that all may learn, And glorify thy grace.
Page 35 - So that, although we lay altogether aside the consideration of ditty or matter, the very harmony of sounds being framed in due sort, and carried from the ear to the spiritual faculties of our souls, is by a native puissance and efficacy greatly available to bring to a perfect temper whatsoever is there troubled, apt as well to quicken the spirits as to allay that which is too eager, sovereign against melancholy and despair, forcible to draw forth tears of devotion, if the mind be such as can yield...
Page 51 - O SING unto the Lord a new song: for he hath done marvellous things: his right hand, and his holy arm, hath gotten him the victory.
Page 151 - And the lamp of his love is thy guide through the gloom. 2 Thou art gone to the grave ; we no longer behold thee, Nor tread the rough path of the world by thy side ; But the wide arms of mercy are spread to enfold thee, And sinners may hope since the Sinless has died.