The pleasant musical companion  being a choice collection of catches, for three and four voices. Compos'd by Dr. John Blow, the late Mr. Henry Purcell, and other eminent masters.

The words of the favourite catches and glees , which will be performed at the Theatre-Royal in the Hay-Market. Being composed, for that purpose, By Dr. Arne.

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The pleasant musical companion being a choice collection of catches, for three and four voices. Compos'd by Dr. John Blow, the late Mr. Henry Purcell, and other eminent masters.

The words of the favourite catches and glees , which will be performed at the Theatre-Royal in the Hay-Market. Being composed, for that purpose, By Dr. Arne.