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Camden
Staff Notation • Sacred
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2 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
SATB · Barry Johnston
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Camden by William Billings — Lyrics
My soul, thy great Creator praise:
When clothed in his celestial rays,
He in full majesty appears,
And, like a robe, his glory wears.
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About Camden
William Billings' Camden offers a stirring call to praise, suitable for a celebratory occasion. This SATB anthem in English exhorts the singer's soul to laud its Creator, describing God clothed in celestial rays and majesty. The text marvels at divine love, with 'loud hallelujahs to the Lord' sung by all creation. Billings, a prominent figure in early American sacred music, crafts music that reflects the earnest devotion of his time. The SATB voicing allows for rich harmonic textures, amplifying the text's message of awe and adoration, making it a powerful choice for a choir seeking to convey profound spiritual sentiment.
