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Composer

William Billings, an American composer, was born on October 7, 1746, in Massachusetts and died on September 26, 1800. He was a musician during the American Revolutionary War, known for his religious music compositions.

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All Attention Bounds Fall Firsts Guilty Iron Jesus Keys Mercy Notes

Famous William Billings Quotes

“When Jesus wept, the falling tear in mercy flowed beyond all bound; when Jesus groaned, a trembling fear seized all the guilty world around.”

World Fall Passion Jesus Tears Mercy Bounds Guilty Trembling

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“In the first place, you must pay great attention to the key note.”

Firsts Pay Attention Keys Notes

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“Let tyrants shake their iron rod.”

Shakes Iron Tyrants

Book:The Complete Works of William Billings: The singing master's assistant : 1778 ; Music in miniature : 1779

Source: The Complete Works of William Billings: The singing master's assistant : 1778 ; Music in miniature : 1779

About the Author

Born: October 7, 1746
Died: September 26, 1800
Known for: Composer
Quotes: 3

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The Complete Works of William Billings: The singing master's assistant : 1778 ; Music in miniature : 1779Related source material

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