by Robert Herrick (1591 - 1674)
To Mistress Margaret Falconbridge Matches original text
Language: English
Now is your turne, my dearest, to be set A jem in this eternall coronet; 'Twas rich before, but since your name is downe, It sparkles now like Ariadne's crowne. Blaze by this sphere for ever; or this doe, Let me and it shine evermore by you.
Composition:
- Set to music by John Edmunds (1913 - 1986), "To Mistress Margaret Falconbridge" [ voice and piano ]
Text Authorship:
- by Robert Herrick (1591 - 1674), "To his deare valentine, Mistresse Margaret Falconbrige"
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This text was added to the website: 2013-02-10
Line count: 6
Word count: 47