The beauty of Israel is slain - Billings, William

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"Published in ''The Psalm-Singer's Amusement'', 1781, pp. 16-21. Words adapted by Billings from 2 Samuel, Chapter 1."

⌛ Period → Classical

◈ Genre / Form Anthems

♯ Key F minor

⁄ Time Signature 4/4

♬ Voicing → SATB

◆ Difficulty

Intermediate (Grade 4-5)

↕ Range E-2 – G5

¶ Language → English

Measures 143

Texture mixed texture

Parts 4

Instruments A cappella

Pages 6

CPDL # 34627

Editor Barry Johnston

Posted 2015-02-20

License Public Domain

♫Pitch Ranges

Treble

F4 – G5

Counter

C4 – B-4

Tenor

F3 – F4

Bass

E-2 – C4

¶Lyrics / Text

The beauty of Israel is slain upon thy high places. How are the mighty fallen! Tell it not in Gath, publish it not in the streets of Ashkelon, Lest the daughters of the Philistines rejoice, Lest the daughters of the uncircumcised triumph. Saul and Jonathan were lovely and pleasant in their lives, And in their death they were not divided. They were swifter than eagles, they were stronger than lions. Ye daughters of Israel, weep over Saul, who clothed you in scarlet, with other delights, Who put on ornaments of gold upon your apparel. How are the mighty fallen! O Jonathan, O Jonathan, Very pleasant hast thou been unto me. Thy love to me was wonderful, passing the love of women. How are the mighty fallen!

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