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An interleaved copy of A New Version of the Psalms of David by Nicholas Brady and Nahum Tate

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Ps. Verse 1713 e.1

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An interleaved copy of A New Version of the Psalms of David, fitted to the tunes used in churches by N. Brady and N. Tate (London, 1713). Tunes were copied at different times: first mainly 2-part settings, later, 3 and 4-part settings; some of the 2-part settings were later expanded to three or to four parts (e.g. Psalms 6, and 93).

Contents: For two parts, tenor and bass, unless otherwise stated.
  1. Psalm 4: 4 parts.
  2. Psalm 4: 'The Shepherd Melody'. 4 parts, cantus and medius added.
  3. Psalm 6: 4 parts, cantus and medius added.
  4. Psalm 9: 'Terens Abby'.
  5. Psalm 11: 'Dorchester Tune. S. Brown'. 3 parts, cantus in A minor, tenor and bass in G major. Printed in A minor by Simon Browne in Hymns and Songs, 1720. Early copy.
  6. Psalm 12.
  7. Psalm 14.
  8. Psalm 15: 3 parts. ['Sion', printed in 2 parts in A Supplement to the New Version, 9th ed.].
  9. Psalm 17.
  10. Psalm 19: 4 parts. ['St. James's', printed in 2 parts in A Supplement, 9th ed. By R. Courteville [see Hymns ancient & modern, Historical ed. (1909), no. 344].
  11. Psalm 19: 'Dunhoad St. Mary'. 4 parts. Early copy.
  12. Psalms 22 and 42.
  13. Psalm 23: 'O[ld] V[ersion]' 4 parts. 2nd part. Early copy.
  14. Psalm 23: Another setting.
  15. Psalm 24: XXIV, v. 7 ('Erect your heads, eternal gates'). Setting for 2, 3 and 4 voices. Added late.
  16. Psalm 25: 'St. Peter's'. 4 parts. Printed in 3 parts in Playford, Whole Book of Psalms.
  17. Psalm 31.
  18. Psalm 31: 4 parts.
  19. Psalm 32: Added late.
  20. Psalm 33: 'St. Mathews Tune'. Printed Anon. A Supplement, 9th ed.; later attributed to W. Croft.
  21. Psalm 35: 4 parts.
  22. Psalm 39: 4 parts.
  23. Psalm 46.
  24. Psalm 50 'O[ld] V[ersion]'.
  25. Psalm 51.
  26. Psalm 57: 'St. Stephen's' [neither of the Hymns ancient & modern tunes]. 4 parts.
  27. Psalm 59: 3 parts. Early copy.
  28. Psalm 64.
  29. Psalm 67: 4 parts, cantus and medius added.
  30. Psalm 71.
  31. Psalm 88: 3 parts. Added late, facing Psalm LXXXVII.
  32. Psalm 88: Another setting.
  33. Psalm 88: Another setting, facing Psalm LXXXIX.
  34. Psalm 89.
  35. Psalm 90: 'Low Dutch'. 4 parts. Early copy.
  36. Psalm 92: 4 parts, originally 3; cantus added.
  37. Psalm 95.
  38. Psalm 99.
  39. Psalm 100.
  40. Psalm 106.
  41. Psalm 108: 4 parts.
  42. Psalm 112: 'The Angels Hymn', see Hymns ancient & modern, no. 6. 4 parts.
  43. Psalm 113: 4 parts, cantus and medius added.
  44. Psalm 120: 'Pierce's Master Piece'.
  45. Psalm 133: 'Sandwich'. 4 parts. Early copy.
  46. Psalm 135: 4 parts. Early copy, initialled 'B' or 'JB' at end.
  47. Psalm 136.
  48. Psalm 138: 4 parts. Early copy.
  49. Psalm 143.
  50. Psalm 146: 3 parts.
  51. Psalm 147: Added late.
  52. Psalm CXLVIII: Added late.
  53. Psalm 148: Another setting. 4 parts.
  54. Psalm 149: 2 parts, lacking tenor.
  55. 'A Divine Hymn for the Morning'. 2 parts.
  56. 'A Hymn' (beg. Holy, holy, holy; Lord God). Words only.

Dates

  • 1713, n.d.

Extent

1 box

Language of Materials

  • English

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Preferred Citation

Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. Ps. Verse 1713 e.1, fols. 1-2].
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Shelfmark:

Ps. Verse 1713 e.1

Collection ID (for staff)

CMD ID 18142

Additional Description

Abstract

An interleaved copy of A New Version of the Psalms of David N. Brady and N. Tate, 1713, n.d.

Biographical / Historical

Biographical details unknown.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Date of acquisition unknown, probably 19th cent.

Physical Facet

Printed item with additional leaves. Inserted leaves have 9 staves and red marginal ruling. Bound in calf with gold fillets.

Dimensions

upright 8°

Indexed Names and Subjects

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title
An interleaved copy of Tate and Brady's 'A New Version of the Psalms of David'
Status
Published
Author
EAD version 2021
Date
EAD version 2021
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Repository Details

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