Heaven upon earth! for overhead, Seen through the oak's young leaf, the sky Looks pale; it lavishly hath shed Its deepest blue, to glorify This wood, and pave an azure way Meet for the virgin foot of May, Heaven upon earth [...] here recline Her wood-nymphs, quaffing bluebell-breath, Making her beauty more divine ; From their bright eyes she borroweth Fresh radiance, and their lips rejoice To lend more musk to her voice, Heaven upon earth ! for love is here ; The greenwood rings with mated birds ; The bluebell-laden atmosphere Is rich with passion beyond words ; Arrayed in heaven the very sod Cries to the heart that Love is God.
The Vale of Arden
Song Cycle by Granville Ransome Bantock, Sir (1868 - 1946)
1. The bluebell wood  [sung text not yet checked]
Language: English
Authorship:
- by Alfred Hayes (1857 - 1936), "The bluebell wood", appears in The Vale of Arden, first published 1897
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Researcher for this text: Emily Ezust [Administrator]2. The white queen  [sung text not yet checked]
Language: English
High on her woodland throne The beautiful White Queen ! White clouds over her blown ; White may-blossom flown To her gentle lap, in a bower Of tender hawthorn green. But whiter than cloud or flower Her brow, and the quiet sheen Of her maiden soul, and the power Of her beauty pure and serene.
Authorship:
- by Alfred Hayes (1857 - 1936), "The white queen", appears in The Vale of Arden, first published 1897
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Researcher for this text: Emily Ezust [Administrator]3. The fire‑flame  [sung text not yet checked]
Language: English
Sunbeams from the warm blue sky Seek on earth a warmer hue, Where the woodland-sanctuary Flames with living blue. Glancing light and wayward shade Frolic through the dappled trees, Weaving o'er the woodland-glade Fitful harmonies ; Till they meet the blue of eyes Fuller yet of wilful glee, Livelier with swift surprise And daring raillery. Yet are all her lightsome games But the holiday-attire Of her heart, elusive flames From a soul of fire.
Authorship:
- by Alfred Hayes (1857 - 1936), "The fire-flame", appears in The Vale of Arden, first published 1897
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Researcher for this text: Emily Ezust [Administrator]Total word count: 242