by Edwin Ford
To Anne
Language: English
When she who is my mate shall come to dwell with me, Ah, Paradise! A holy word shall “home” become, And tears shall be one offering. Then all the world shall know the bliss, Ah, Paradise! Is sealed by hearts that need to kiss with lips made pure by pain.
Text Authorship:
Musical settings (art songs, Lieder, mélodies, (etc.), choral pieces, and other vocal works set to this text), listed by composer (not necessarily exhaustive):
- by Ethelbert Woodbridge Nevin (1862 - 1901), "To Anne", 1901 [ voice and piano ] [sung text checked 1 time]
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This text was added to the website: 2022-01-06
Line count: 7
Word count: 50