by William Blake (1757 - 1827)

Language: English 
The sun descending in the west,
The evening star does shine;
The birds are silent in their nest.
And I must seek for mine.
The moon, like a flower
In heaven's high bower,
With silent delight
Sits and smiles on the night.

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Composition:

    Set to music by Richard Bamford Lane (1933 - 2004), "Night ", 1977, first performed 1977, stanza 1 [ baritone and piano ], third setting

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Word count: 252