The President's hymn: Give thanks, all ye people : in response to the proclamation of the President of the United States, recommending a general thanksgiving on November 26, 1863

The President's hymn: Give thanks, all ye people : in response to the proclamation of the President of the United States, recommending a general thanksgiving on November 26, 1863

For chorus (SATB) A metrical version of Lincoln's first Thanksgiving proclamation; music by William Augustus Muhlenberg. English words; 1st verse printed between the lines of music and verses 1-9 printed as text following the music.
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Original record
The President's hymn: Give thanks, all ye people : in response to the proclamation of the President of the United States, recommending a general thanksgiving on November 26, 1863
Collection
Lincoln Sheet Music
Date(s)
1809 – 1865
Usage
Collection is open for research.
Rights Statement
No Copyright - United States
Creator(s)
Cummings, Edward S. (composer)
Muhlenberg, William Augustus, 1796-1877 (lyricist)
Wm. A. Pond & Co. (publisher)
Subject(s)
Choruses, Sacred (Mixed voices, 4 parts)
Civil War, 1861-1865
History
Hymns, English
Lincoln
Lincoln, Abraham
Musical settings
Sheet Music
Songs and music
Thanksgiving Day
United States
Type
notated music
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