by Anonymous / Unidentified Author

Variation III: Jesu, as Thou art our Saviour
 (Sung text for setting by B. Britten)
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Language: English 
Jesu, Jesu, Jesu, Jesu,
Save us all through Thy virtue.

Jesu, as Thou art our Saviour
That Thou save us fro dolour!
Jesu is mine paramour.
Blessed be Thy name, Jesu.

Jesu was born of a may,
Upon Christëmas Day,
She was may beforn and ay,
Blessed be Thy name, Jesu.

Composition:

    Set to music by (Edward) Benjamin Britten (1913 - 1976), "Variation III: Jesu, as Thou art our Saviour", op. 3 no. 4, rev. 1955, first performed 1934 [ men's chorus, women's chorus, boys' chorus a cappella (organ ad libitum) ], from cantata A Boy was Born, no. 4, Chester Music

Text Authorship:

  • by Anonymous / Unidentified Author, 15th century

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This text was added to the website: 2014-06-23
Line count: 10
Word count: 51