Add MS 30308

ff. 1-16. Original draft, with numerous alterations, of the Dettingen Anthem, 'The King shall rejoice,' with accompaniments for three trumpets, drum, two oboes, bassoon, two violins, viola, and bass, and chorus for two trebles, alto, tenor, and bass, in full score. At the beginning is written, 'angefangen den 30 July, 1743'; and at the end, 'S. D. G.— G. F. Handel. London Agost 3. 8. 1743 völlig geendiget.' Printed in the Händel-Gesellschaft's publications, vol. xxxvi.

ff. 17-27. 'As paints (sic) the Hart': No. 8 of the Chandos Anthems, by G. F. Handel. Autograph. Circa 1718-1720. The vocal parts with a bass for the organ, in score. At the beginning are written, also in Handel's autograph, the names of the singers for whose use this version was apparently made, viz. Hughs, Eilfurt [Elford], Whely, and [Bernard ?] Gates. A corner of the last page has been torn off, carrying with it the greater part of the last bar. This version corresponds with the third of the four published by the Händel-Gesellschaft (vol. xxxiv, p. 277, where it is numbered Anthem 6c), but is not the same as that published by Arnold as Chandos No. 8. It contains a quartet and chorus 'As paints the heart' (sic, f. 17), alto solo 'Tears are my dayly Food' (f. 19b), followed by another alto solo 'Now when I think thereupon' (f. 20), chorus 'In the voice of praise' (f. 21), canto and alto duet 'Why so full of grief' (f. 22b), and 5-part chorus 'Put thy Trust in God' (f. 23b). At the end (f. 26) is an alternative setting (for bass) of the air' Now when I think thereupon,' the same as that included in Anthem 6b 'of the above-mentioned collection.