by Ivor (Bertie) Gurney (1890 - 1937)
Song and pain Matches base text
Language: English
Out of my sorrow have I made these songs, out of my sorrow; Though somewhat of the makings eager pain from joy did borrow. Some day, I trust, God's purpose of pain for me shall be complete, And then to enter in the house of joy... Prepare, my feet.
Composition:
- Set to music by Robert Hugill , "Song and pain" [ baritone and piano ], from Four Songs to Texts by Ivor Gurney, no. 4
Text Authorship:
- by Ivor (Bertie) Gurney (1890 - 1937)
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This text was added to the website: 2018-05-18
Line count: 8
Word count: 49