by Henry Howard, Earl of Surrey (1517 - 1547)
The happy life Matches base text
Language: English
My friends, the things that do attain The happy life be these I find: The riches left, not got with pain, The fruitful ground, the quiet mind. The night, discharged of all care, Where wine the wit may not oppress: The mean diet, no dainty fare, True wisdom join d with simpleness.
Composition:
- Set to music by Anonymous/Unidentified Artist , "The happy life" [ chorus ], madrigal; British Museum Add. Ms. 30513, ed. D. Stevens
Text Authorship:
- by Henry Howard, Earl of Surrey (1517 - 1547)
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This text was added to the website: 2009-12-29
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Word count: 52