Holdroyd was both a composer and publisher of psalmody; his chief collection:
Spiritual Man's Companion, 1746
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We sing the mighty power of God
that made the mountains rise,
that spread the flowing seas abroad
and built the lofty skies.
We sing the wisdom that ordained
the sun to rule the day;
the moon shines full at his command,
and all the stars obey.
Tune Title: ROCHESTER (Williams)First Line: One thought I have, my ample creedComposer: Aaron WilliamsMeter: CMIncipit: 11231 27134 56655Key: F MajorSource: Universal Psalmodist, by Aaron Williams, 1764