by Ivor (Bertie) Gurney (1890 - 1937)
Only the wanderer Matches original text
Language: English
Only the wanderer Knows England's graces, Or can anew see clear Familiar faces. And who loves joy as he That dwells in shadows? Do not forget me quite, O Severn meadows.
Composition:
- Set to music by Gerald Finzi (1901 - 1956), "Only the wanderer", op. 13b no. 4 (1925) [ voice and piano ], from Oh fair to see, no. 4, from Two Songs, no. 2
Text Authorship:
- by Ivor (Bertie) Gurney (1890 - 1937), "Severn Meadows"
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Researcher for this page: Ted Perry
This text was added to the website between May 1995 and September 2003.
Line count: 8
Word count: 31