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Literary
March 20, 1761
The New Hampshire Gazette
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
An anthem composed by Dr. William Boyce for the funeral of his late Majesty, performed on November 11, 1760, with over 200 performers. The lyrics draw from scripture, emphasizing the peace and immortality of the righteous souls in God's hand.
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AN ANTHEM
Composed for the Funeral of his late MAJESTY.
Nov. 11, 1760, by Dr. William Boyce, Master of his Majesty's Band of Musicians.
THE Souls of the Righteous are in the Hand of God, and there shall no Torment touch them.
In the Sight of the Unwise they seem to die, but they are in Peace.
For though they be punished in the Sight of Men, yet is their Hope full of Immortality.
The Hope of the Ungodly is like the Smoke driven with the Wind, and passeth away like a Shadow.
But the Righteous live for evermore.
Now are they numbered among the Saints, and their Lot is among the Children of God.
They shall receive a glorious Kingdom and a beautiful Crown from the Lord's Hand.
As Gold in the Furnace hath he tried them, and received them as Burnt Offerings.
They shall judge the Nations, and have Dominion over the People, and their Lord shall reign for ever.
They shall be our Guide unto Death.
There were upwards of 200 performers, vocal and instrumental, in the above Anthem, composed and conducted by Dr. Boyce.
Composed for the Funeral of his late MAJESTY.
Nov. 11, 1760, by Dr. William Boyce, Master of his Majesty's Band of Musicians.
THE Souls of the Righteous are in the Hand of God, and there shall no Torment touch them.
In the Sight of the Unwise they seem to die, but they are in Peace.
For though they be punished in the Sight of Men, yet is their Hope full of Immortality.
The Hope of the Ungodly is like the Smoke driven with the Wind, and passeth away like a Shadow.
But the Righteous live for evermore.
Now are they numbered among the Saints, and their Lot is among the Children of God.
They shall receive a glorious Kingdom and a beautiful Crown from the Lord's Hand.
As Gold in the Furnace hath he tried them, and received them as Burnt Offerings.
They shall judge the Nations, and have Dominion over the People, and their Lord shall reign for ever.
They shall be our Guide unto Death.
There were upwards of 200 performers, vocal and instrumental, in the above Anthem, composed and conducted by Dr. Boyce.
What sub-type of article is it?
Hymn Or Psalm
Poem
What themes does it cover?
Religious
Death Mortality
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Funeral Anthem
Righteous Souls
Immortality
William Boyce
King's Funeral
Scriptural Lyrics
What entities or persons were involved?
By Dr. William Boyce, Master Of His Majesty's Band Of Musicians
Literary Details
Title
An Anthem
Author
By Dr. William Boyce, Master Of His Majesty's Band Of Musicians
Subject
Composed For The Funeral Of His Late Majesty. Nov. 11, 1760
Form / Style
Funeral Anthem In Verse
Key Lines
The Souls Of The Righteous Are In The Hand Of God, And There Shall No Torment Touch Them.
But The Righteous Live For Evermore.
They Shall Receive A Glorious Kingdom And A Beautiful Crown From The Lord's Hand.
They Shall Judge The Nations, And Have Dominion Over The People, And Their Lord Shall Reign For Ever.