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by John Still (1543 - 1607)

The Spanish Armada
 (Sung text for setting by E. Bacon)
 See original
Language: English 
From merciless invaders,
From wicked men's device,
O God! Arise and arm us
To quele oure enemies.
 
Sinke deepe their potent navies,
Their strength and corage breake,
O God! Arise and arm us,
For Jesus Christ, our sake.
 
Though cruel Spain and Parma,
With heathene legions come.
O God! Arise and arm us,
We'll dye for our home!
 
We will not change our Credo,
For Pope nor boke nor bell
And if the Devil come himself
We'll hounde him back to Hell!
Somewhat

Composition:

    Set to music by Ernst Bacon (1898 - 1990), "The Spanish Armada", c1950 [ voice and piano ]

Text Authorship:

  • by John Still (1543 - 1607), "A hymne to be sung by all Englande : Women, youthes, clarkes, and souldiers", written c1588

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This text was added to the website: 2013-04-12
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