by Francis Hopkinson (1737 - 1791)
See, down Maria's blushing cheek
Language: English
See, down Maria's blushing cheek, The Tears of soft Compassion flow; Those tears a yielding Heart bespeak, A Heart that feels for other's Woe. May not those Drops that frequent fall To my fond Hope propitious prove; The Heart that melts at Pity's Call Wil own the softer Voice of Love. Earth ne'er produc'd a gem so rare, Nor wealthy Ocean's ample Space So rich a Pearl, as that bright Tear That lingers on Maria's face. So hangs upon the morning Rose The chrystal Drop of Heav'n refin'd, Awhile the trembling Lustre glows, Is gone, and leaves no Strain behind.
Authorship:
- by Francis Hopkinson (1737 - 1791), "See, down Maria's blushing cheek" [author's text checked 1 time 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 Francis Hopkinson (1737 - 1791), "See, down Maria's blushing cheek" [text verified 1 time]
Researcher for this page: T. P. (Peter) Perrin
This text was added to the website: 2004-11-07
Line count: 16
Word count: 100