by Robert Herrick (1591 - 1674)
Language: English
O Years! and age! farewell: Behold, I go Where I do know Infinity to dwell. And these mine eyes shall see All times, how they Are lost i' th' sea Of vast eternity. Where never moon shall sway The stars; but she And night shall be Drown'd in one endless day.
Composition:
- Set to music by Arnold Edward Trevor Bax, Sir (1883 - 1953), "Eternity" [ voice and orchestra ]
Text Authorship:
- by Robert Herrick (1591 - 1674)
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This text was added to the website: 2017-04-18
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Word count: 51