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SCAGG.767.039
7-14 Aug 1767:33, 34 (10/457)
London, June 9.
ODE FOR HIS MAJESTY'S BIRTHDAY,
June 4, 1767. By William Whitehead, Esq., Poet-Laureat.
Set to musick by Dr. Boyce, Master of the King's Band of
Musicians, and performed at court before their Majesties and
the royal family. The vocal parts by Mr. Beard, and the
gentlemen and children of the band, assisted by other
principal performers.
Friend to the poor! for sure, O King,
That Godlike attribute is thine--
Friend to the poor; to thee we sing,
To thee our annual off'rings bring.
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