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In performing the following Anthem, it is the Desire of the Author, that the Choir be disposed as follows :
- Let the Men be divided into three Bands, first and second Tenor, and a Bass : Let the Women be divided into two Bands, first and second Trebles : By the words Tenor and Treble, no particular part is signified, it is intended that both Men and Women sing those two parts which we in this Country [...] commonly call Tenor and Treble : But when the word Tenor occurs, it applies to Men, and the Women who performed on that part with them, are to be silent till some other term occurs, and then join : Directly the reverse is meant when the word Treble is placed. Wherever the word Air is placed, it denotes that to be the leading part.
- Where there are four parts some from each Treble may strike the Counter [i.e. Alto] in the Tenor voice.
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