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There thousand birds all of celestial brood,
To him do sweetly carol day and night:
And with strange notes, of him well understood,
Lull him asleep in angel-like delight;
Whilst in sweet dream to him presented be
Immortal beauties, which no eye may see.
Sad-Sweet
Song Cycle by Sheena Phillips (b. 1958)
2. In sweet dream [sung text not yet checked]
Language: English
Text Authorship:
- by Martyn Herbert , "The Doleful Lay of Clorinda"
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