by Peter Anthony Motteux (1663 - 1718)

A Song for 3 Voices Sung on the Queens Birth Day
 (Sung text for setting by J. Eccles)
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Language: English 
Inspire us, Genius of the Day
With an auspicious Beam!
Joyn, all ye Muses! Sing and Play!
Thou world, attend! Due Honors pay!
Thy Guardian is our Theme.

Composition:

    Set to music by John Eccles (1668 - 1735), "A Song for 3 Voices Sung on the Queens Birth Day", 1703, copyright © 1703 [ vocal trio and orchestra ], from cantata Inspire us, Genius of the Day, no. 1, Verified with The songs and symphonys perform'd before Her Majesty at her Palace of St. Jame's on her birth day. 1703John Walsh, London, c. 1730

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This text was added to the website: 2024-01-05
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Word count: 28