By day mine eyes, by night my soul desires thee, Weary, I live alone. Once in a dream it seemed thou wert beside me; O far beyond all dreams, thou wouldst come.
Six Mediæval Love Songs
Song Cycle by Jean Coulthard (1908 - 2000)
1. Far beyond all dreams
Language: English
Text Authorship:
- by Helen Jane Waddell (1889 - 1965), "MS. of Beauvais", appears in Medieval Latin Lyrics, first published 1929
Based on:
- a text in Latin by Petronius (Titus Petronius Niger) (20? - 66)
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Researcher for this text: Emily Ezust [Administrator]2. Young and gold haired
Language: English
Young and gold haired, fair of face, Thou gav'st me tender kisses in my sleep. If waking I may never look upon thee, O Sleep, I pray you, never let me wake!
Text Authorship:
- by Helen Jane Waddell (1889 - 1965), "MS. of St. Rémy at Rheims", appears in Medieval Latin Lyrics, first published 1929
Based on:
- a text in Latin by Anonymous/Unidentified Artist
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Researcher for this text: Emily Ezust [Administrator]3. O lovely restless eyes
Language: English
O lovely restless eyes, that speak In language's despite! For there sits Beauty, and the little Loves: Between them dwells Delight.
Text Authorship:
- by Helen Jane Waddell (1889 - 1965), "MS. of Beauvais", appears in Medieval Latin Lyrics, first published 1929
Based on:
- a text in Latin possibly by Petronius (Titus Petronius Niger) (20? - 66)
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Researcher for this text: Emily Ezust [Administrator]4. New love (a Roundelay)
Language: English
... With the love of a maid Aflower, With the love of a maid Afire, New love, new love, Dying of desire. Philomel singing So sweet, My heart burns to hear her Repeat, ... Flower of all maidens, My Love, Rose o'er all roses Above.
Text Authorship:
- by Helen Jane Waddell (1889 - 1965), "New love", appears in Medieval Latin Lyrics, MS. of Benedictbeuern, first published 1929 [an adaptation]
Based on:
- a text in Latin by Anonymous/Unidentified Artist , appears in Carmina Burana: Cantiones profanae
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Researcher for this text: Emily Ezust [Administrator]5. Softly the west wind blows
Language: English
Softly the west wind blows;
Gaily the warm sun goes;
The earth her bosom sheweth,
And with all sweetness floweth.
...
Do thou, O Spring most fair,
Squander thy care,
On flower, leaf and grain,
And leave me alone with pain!
Text Authorship:
- by Helen Jane Waddell (1889 - 1965), appears in Medieval Latin Lyrics, MS. of St. Augustine at Canterbury , first published 1929
Based on:
- a text in Latin by Anonymous/Unidentified Artist
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Researcher for this text: Emily Ezust [Administrator]6. O lovely Venus
Language: English
Lovely Venus, what's to do If the loved loves not again? Beauty passes, youth's undone, Violets wither, 'spite of dew, Roses shrivel in the sun, Lilies all their whiteness stain. O lovely lady, take these home to you And who loves thee, love again.
Text Authorship:
- by Helen Jane Waddell (1889 - 1965), appears in Medieval Latin Lyrics, Codex Salmasianus , first published 1929
Based on:
- a text in Latin by Anonymous/Unidentified Artist
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