by Thomas Moore (1779 - 1852)
When time was entwining the garland of...
Language: English
When time was entwining the garland of years, Which to crown my beloved was giv'n, Though some of the leaves might be sullied with tears, Yet the flow'rs were all gather'd in heav'n. And long may this garland be sweet to the eye, May its verdure for ever be new. Young love shall enrich it with many a sigh, And pity shall nurse it with dew.
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Text Authorship:
- by Thomas Moore (1779 - 1852), "To Julia on Her Birthday" [author's text not yet checked against a primary source]
Musical settings (art songs, Lieder, mélodies, (etc.), choral pieces, and other vocal works set to this text), listed by composer (not necessarily exhaustive):
- by John Wall Callcott (1766 - 1821), "When time was entwining", published <<1804 [ vocal trio for alto, tenor, and bass ], glee [sung text checked 1 time]
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This text was added to the website: 2014-04-06
Line count: 8
Word count: 66