Foundling Hospital Collection (1774)

Founded in London, England in 1739, The Foundling Hospital in London, England was founded established for the “education and maintenance of exposed and deserted young children.” by the philanthropic sea captain Thomas Coram.

In May 1749, the composer George Frederic Handel held a benefit concert in the Hospital chapel to raise funds for the charity, performing his specially composed choral piece, the Foundling Hospital Anthem. The work included the “Hallelujah” chorus from the recently composed oratorio, Messiah. On 1 May 1750 when Handel directed a performance of Messiah to mark the presentation of an organ to the chapel. It was a great success and Handel was elected a Governor of the Hospital on the following day. Handel subsequently held an annual performance of Messiah there.

The musical service, which was originally sung by the blind children only, was made fashionable by the generosity of Handel. In 1774 Dr Charles Burney and a Signor Giardini made an unsuccessful attempt to form in connection with the hospital a public music school, in imitation of the Pio Ospedale della Pietà in Venice, Italy. 

Spirit Of Mercy Truth And Love (Warrington, Organ, 3 verses)

Spirit Of Mercy Truth And Love : Lyrics

Spirit of mercy, truth, and love,
O shed thine influence from above,
and still from age to age convey
the wonders of this sacred day.

In every clime, by every tongue,
be God’s surpassing glory sung;
let all the listening earth be taught
the acts our great Redeemer wrought.

Unfailing comfort, heavenly guide,
still o’er thy holy church preside;
still let us all thy blessings prove,
Spirit of mercy, truth, and love.

Spirit Of Mercy Truth And Love : Recording

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