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Baltimore
Staff Notation • Sacred
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Baltimore by William Billings — Lyrics
James Allen, 1761
Glory to God on high,
Let praises till the sky!
Praise ye His name.
Angels His name adore,
Who all our sorrows bore,
And saints cry evermore,
‘Worthy the Lamb!'
All they around the throne
Cheerfully join in one,
Praising His name.
We who have felt His blood,
Sealing our peace with God,
Spread His dear name abroad—
’Worthy the Lamb!'
To Him our hearts we raise—
None else shall have our praise;
Praise ye His name.
Him our exalted Lord,
By us below adored,
We praise with one accord—
‘Worthy the Lamb!'
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About Baltimore
William Billings, a prominent figure in early American sacred music, composed this setting of Glory to God on high. Set for SATB choir, the text is a jubilant hymn of praise, likely written by James Allen. The lyrics focus on the adoration of God and the Lamb, emphasizing His sacrifice and worthiness. Billings's energetic style, characteristic of his output, would have provided a powerful and direct musical expression of these fervent sentiments. The music aims to capture the text's exclamatory nature, encouraging a robust and unified choral sound to convey the message of divine glory and redemption.
