Saturday, September 10, 2011

HENRY PURCELL'S 'AN EVENING HYMN' - EMMA KIRBY



Emma Kirby 'An Evening Hymn' - Henry Purcell
Now, now that the sun hath veil'd his light
And bid the world goodnight;
To the soft bed my body I dispose,
But where shall my soul repose?
Dear, dear God, even in Thy arms,
And can there be any so sweet security!
Then to thy rest, O my soul!
And singing, praise the mercy
That prolongs thy days.
Alleluia!

2 comments:

  1. Halleluiah!!!! --that was the best part! And it's not included in the text!

    Thank you Grandmere --this is beautiful. (Joel and I held hands and listened together the second time through....)

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  2. margaret, the 'Alleluia' should've been included. My mistake!

    The picture of you and Joel holding hands and listening is as lovely as the music.

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