by Anonymous / Unidentified Author
On his Death‑Bed
Language: English
On his death-bed poor Lubin lies, his Spouse is in despair, with frequent sobs and mutual cries, they both express their care. A diff'rent cause, says Parson Sly, the same effect may give; poor Lubin fears that he shall die, his Wife that he may live.
Authorship:
- by Anonymous / Unidentified Author [author's text not yet checked against a primary source]
Musical settings (art songs, Lieder, mélodies, (etc.), choral pieces, and other vocal works set to this text), listed by composer (not necessarily exhaustive):
- by Samuel Webbe (1740 - 1815), "On his Death-Bed" [chorus a cappella], glee [text verified 1 time]
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This text was added to the website: 2014-04-09
Line count: 8
Word count: 46