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WORDS FOR A FUNERAL ANTHEM, Taken from the following SCRIPTURES; And set to Musick by Mr. BILLINGS. And performed at the FUNERAL of the Reverend DR. SAMUEL COOPER, on FRIDAY, JANUARY 2, 1784. I Sam. 25 Chap. V. I. SAMUEL the Priest gave up the ghost, and all Israel Mourned. Fob 19, - - - 21. Have pity upon me, O ye my friends; for the hand of GOD hath touched me. Psalm 88, - - - 18. Lover and friend haft thou put far from me, and mine acquaintance into darkness. CHORUS. Have pity on me, O ye my friends, &c. Psalm