by John Milton (1608 - 1674)

Language: English 
Sabrina Fair, 
Listen where thou art sitting
Under the glassie, cool, translucent wave,
In twisted braids of Lillies knitting
The loose train of thy amber-dropping hair,
Listen for dear honour's sake,
Goddess of the silver lake,
Listen and save!

Note (provided by Jennifer Gliere): Sabrina is no mere mermaid, but the tutelary goddess of the river Severn.


Composition:

    Set to music by Henry Lawes (c1595 - 1662), "Sabrina Fair", published 1634, first performed 1634 [ voice and lute ]

Text Authorship:

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This text was added to the website: 2019-07-31
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Word count: 39