possibly by Christopher Hatton, Sir (1581 - 1619)

I tremble not at noise of war
 (Sung text for setting by O. Gibbons)
 See original
Language: English 
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I tremble not at noise of war,
I quake not at the thunder’s crack,
I shrink not at a blazing star,
I sound not at the news of wreck,
I fear no loss, I hope no gain,
I envy none, I none disdain.

Composition:

    Set to music by Orlando Gibbons (1583 - 1625), "I tremble not at noise of war", published 1612, stanza 2 [ sattb chorus ], from First Set of Madrigals, no. 4, Verified with The First Sett of Madrigals and Mottets of 5. parts: apt for Viols and Voyces by Orlando Gibbons, Thomas Snodham, London 1612.
        Score: IMSLP [external link]

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