by Frederick (Fred) G. Bowles ( flourished 1899-1918 )

His helmet's blaze; Almona's song of Yussouf to Hassan
 (Sung text for setting by H. Burleigh)
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Language: English 
Be thou mine eyes! 
I cannot see;
The vision dies; 
Who comes to me?

His horse's tread,
His helmet's blaze,
His lifted head;
Ah, day of days!

Composition:

    Set to music by Harry Thacker Burleigh (1866 - 1949), "His helmet's blaze; Almona's song of Yussouf to Hassan", 1905, published 1914 [ high voice and piano ], from Saracen Songs, no. 3

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This text was added to the website: 2021-01-08
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