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BEP(F.761.054
16 Nov 1761:42 (1368)
London]. . . Aug. 27. Yesterday the following anthem,
composed by Dr. Boyce, for the royal wedding, was rehearsed
at Mr. Hickford's room. The instrumental parts by the
King's band of musicians, and the vocal by the gentlemen of
the Chapel Royal, Mr. Beard, and the Rev. Mr. Mence of St.
Paul's Cathedral.
A GRAND FESTAL SYMPHONY.
Chorus.
The King shall rejoice in thy strength O Lord;
Exceeding glad shall he be of thy salvation.'
Duet by Mr. Savage and Mr. Cooper.
Thou has given him his heart's desire, and
Hast not denied him the request of his lips.'
Chorus repeated
Solo by a boy, accompanied by Mr. Vincent on the hautboy.
Blessed is the man that hath a virtuous wife,
For the number of his days shall be doubled.
Solo by Mr. Mence accompanied by Mr. Weidman on the German
flute.
A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband,
Her price is far above rubies.
Strength and honour are her cloathing, and
She shall rejoice in time to come,
Solo by Mr. Beard.
Hearken O daughter, consider, and incline
Thine ear, forget thine own people, and
Thy father's house.
So shall the King have pleasure in thy beauty.
Instead of thy father thou shalt have children.
Whom thou may'st make Princes in all lands.
Chorus.
Children are an heritage of the Lord, and the
Fruit of the womb is his reward.
Lo! thus shall they be blessed who fear the Lord.
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